Arezou Rezvani

The federal government's decision to rescue customer deposits in two failed banks raises questions about exceeding the cap for what's normally insured by the FDIC.

Millennials are in their peak home-buying years while many baby boomers are downsizing or buying second homes. With inventory at an all-time low, young and old often compete for the same homes.

Millennials are in their peak home-buying years while many baby boomers are downsizing or buying second homes. With inventory at an all-time low, young and old often compete for the same homes.

Many big banks offer shockingly low interest rates on savings accounts. Moving your money to a smaller institution could bring better returns.

Many big banks offer low interest rates on savings accounts. Experts say moving to a credit union or smaller institution could bring better returns. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 27, 2023.)

Many big banks are offering shockingly low interest rates on basic savings accounts. Experts say moving your money to a credit union or smaller institution could be a much better deal.

Low housing inventory has created competition between millennials, who are in their peak home-buying years, and boomers, who may be downsizing or buying second homes.

A lot of big banks are paying measly rates for money that's stashed away in a basic savings account. NPR is looking to talk to people who are considering moving their money for better rates.

Americans have blasted through their pandemic savings and are increasingly turning to credit cards to sustain their spending. But keeping a balance on a credit card is getting more expensive.

The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year.

It used to take seven to 10 business days to get a new credit card. Because of an ongoing chip shortage, deliveries can take almost two months, and that could be the case through the end of the year.

NPR wants to know if it's becoming harder to pay off outstanding credit card balances these days.

The spending bill President Biden signed into law includes provisions meant to help workers save more for retirement. A look at how retirement plans are changing and who stands to benefit the most.

From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.

Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

With interest rates creeping up month after month, many buyers and sellers have put their plans on hold, and that's plunged the housing market into a deep freeze.

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

The buying frenzy of a year ago is long gone. Home buyers have pulled away, sellers are holding back, and the whole housing market is locked in a deep freeze.

Dozens of companies have announced mass layoffs this year and there might be more still to come in 2023. Are you in a job or industry that's at risk of being cut? NPR wants to hear from you.

Those who put their lives on the line in the Afghan National Army and can't find a way out of Afghanistan are working menial jobs, sometimes moving locations every few days in fear for their safety.