The economy, explained, with stories and surprises. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun ...

Investing can be intimidating. How do you know which funds to choose? How do you diversify? How much should you be setting aside in a retirement plan versus a savings account or a brokerage account?

It's week three of summer school, government edition. So far this semester we've looked at how the government can help make us all richer (or poorer) and how we use taxes to change behavior and show ...

NPR is working on a series of stories about what life is like for Americans who can't afford to retire or stay retired. Polls and surveys consistently show that a large percentage of adults age 50 or ...

It's week three of summer school, government edition. So far this semester we've looked at how the government can help make us all richer (or poorer) and how we use taxes to change behavior and show ...

When it comes to investing money, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread out your investments among different types of assets and sectors, so you're not overexposed if one of them takes a hit.

You could be losing out on money without knowing it. Life Kit host Marielle Segarra goes over simple but effective tips for growing your money. It is a spendy time of year. Between travel and gifts, ...