Economy The latest jobs report could guide the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates This week's jobs report offered a mixed picture of the strength of the U.S. job market. That's a challenge for the Federal Reserve as it tries to decide how aggressively to cut interest rates. Scott Simon Scott Horsley
Economy What the latest job numbers tell us about the economy Numbers out Friday show employers added fewer jobs than expected in August as the unemployment rate dipped slightly.
Business The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates. Scott Horsley
Food 10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store. Life Kit
Economy The stakes are high as the monthly jobs report for August is released The Labor Department reports Friday on employment and unemployment for the month of August. The Federal Reserve is watching closely as it weighs how much to cut interest rates later this month. Scott Horsley Steve Inskeep
Economy Wisconsin food pantry sees increase in attendance due to inflation In key swing state Wisconsin's Dane County, a local nonprofit has seen a 300% increase in demand at one of its pantries in the past two years.
Environment Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge' The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own. Stacey Vanek Smith
Politics Economic Lingo Bingo: Finally, a way to make a confusing election… fun! The team at Planet Money turned the economics terms being tossed out during the 2024 presidential campaign into a game of Economic Lingo Bingo! Brent Jones
National What can we learn from millions of high school yearbook photos? Economists used AI to analyze millions of yearbook photos. They discovered ties are no longer cool…and also a new frontier for economic analysis. Sofia Shchukina
Economy This is why it's still so expensive to rent a car Renting a car has never been more frustrating for a lot of customers. The industry started to see cracks during the pandemic due to supply chain backlogs, but those problems persist. Julia Ritchey Wailin Wong