Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR News
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The dollar has helped make the U.S. the most economically powerful country for most of the last century, but other countries – including rivals like China – have the greenback on their sights. -
As the debt ceiling debate comes down to the wire, here is a look at some of the potential consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history. -
Millennials have seen their debt rise by nearly 30% since before the pandemic, to about $3.8 trillion, despite falling to near-record lows in 2021. -
It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable. Why? Blame the roses. -
2022 has been a rough year for America's personal finances. That's sparked a throwback movement among some young debtors: all cash, all the time. -
Everyone agrees inflation is happening. What they don't agree on is whodunit. -
Inflation is hitting Americans hard at home with prices soaring for electricity, groceries, rent, even breakfast. A carton of eggs is 30.5% more expensive than it was last year.
