Month: December 2022
The federal spending bill could make it easier to save for emergencies
Dec 22, 2022
Employers that offer retirement plans would also be able to offer a separate emergency savings plan.
The economics of holiday markets, explained
by
Ellen Rolfes
Dec 22, 2022
Here's how holiday markets help small businesses and artisans earn up to 50% their annual sales in the last six weeks of the year.
As inflation hangs over the holidays, advertisers target feelings over products
Dec 22, 2022
Instead of displaying abundance of materials, ads are leaning into things like family time.
When community banking means easier access to loans
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Dec 22, 2022
Institutions like the NYC-based Carver Federal Savings Bank emphasize community development as a core part of their missions.
The housing market was a roller coaster ride this year
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 21, 2022
Those looking to buy have spent much of 2022 adjusting and readjusting to higher mortgage rates.
To make the most of a new Ford electric truck plant, Tennessee neighbors need sewer help
by
Blake Farmer
Dec 21, 2022
Ford needed a sewer line to build its $5.6 billion plant in Tennessee. But neighboring communities now have to build their own wastewater system to accommodate new residents who come for the new plant jobs.
The Bank of Japan hints at end of ultra-low interest rates
by
Justin Ho
Dec 21, 2022
Despite global and domestic inflation, Japan's central bank held interest rates near zero. But it's just hinted that this policy will change.
For public good, not for profit.
Community colleges continue to see a drop in academic staffing
Dec 21, 2022
It's often hard for community colleges to recruit instructors because of competition from other job opportunities that pay more.
Despite challenging economic year, U.S. Trade Ambassador sees "a lot of accomplishments"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Dec 21, 2022
From the launch of the IPEF, to defusing trade tension with the E.U., U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has had a busy year.
Government report outlines web of problems impeding tribal access to federal funds
Dec 21, 2022
Among the issues were costly delays and confusing guidance from varying agencies.