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Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty ImagesRates saw the biggest one-week drop in a year, spurring a spike in new purchase and refinance applications. -
Anton Vierietin/Getty ImagesFor college students who don't have a lot of money, it can be tough to wrap your head around student loans, credit cards and a tight budget. A financial educator offers advice for first-year students.
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On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day. -
High mortgage rates cooled home sales over the last few years. But data released this week shows signs that things may be thawing a bit. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Brian Kelly, founder of credit card and travel website "The Points Guy", about the rising fees in the premium credit card space.
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A recent executive order paves the way for retirement accounts to include a lot more than stock and bond funds. -
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that would make it easier to include "alternative assets" like crypto, private equity, and real estate in retirement accounts. Is that a good idea?
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The Trump administration sent reduction-in-force notices to more than 1,400 staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in April. -
Buying something new can be thrilling in the moment, but will you still be glad you bought it after the fact? NPR readers share their top tips for mindful shopping to avoid regret and overspending. -
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now. -
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines. -
About 40% of all births in America are to unmarried women according to the U.S. Census. Are there situations and challenges that are unique to single moms? We'd like to hear about them.
