Legacy Topic: Economy
HUD secretary expected to push for cuts to low-income housing benefits, programs
by
Amy Scott
Apr 3, 2019
President Trump’s proposed budget would introduce work requirements for housing subsidies and reduce funding for rental assistance.
Can salary transparency lead to equal pay for women?
Apr 2, 2019
A new survey found that younger women are pushing back against unequal pay.
The IRS is using Instagram to try to humanize the agency
Apr 1, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service is getting creative.
What sex workers and surfers can teach us about risk management
by
David Brancaccio
and Jonaki Mehta
Mar 29, 2019
Economist Allison Schrager takes lessons from workers with precarious jobs that apply to all of us.
Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!
Mar 29, 2019
Grab your cowl and utility belt while we take a look at one of the highest-earning superheroes.
Midwest suffers extensive flooding and damage
by
Peggy Lowe
Mar 27, 2019
There's been catastrophic flooding across the Midwest, thanks to a "bomb cyclone" weather event that hit mid-month.
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FHA tightens standards on insuring home loans
by
Erika Beras
Mar 25, 2019
The Federal Housing Administration is growing concerned that lenders are allowing some first-time home buyers to take on too much risk. Earlier this month, the FHA told lenders that it will flag more loans as high risk, and raise the hurdle some borrowers must jump for FHA-backed loans. Click the audio player above to hear […]
How a labor shortage is giving leverage to blue-collar workers
by
Kimberly Adams
and Bennett Purser
Mar 25, 2019
And what companies must do to adapt in this economy
As loans come due, farmers feel the financial squeeze
by
Peggy Lowe
Mar 25, 2019
Some farmers are “quietly exiting” because they can’t make a profit.