Economy Jan 02 If you have a money resolution for 2026, start here, experts say Maybe your resolution for 2026 is to pay down debt, start your retirement savings, or save for a big ticket item. Maybe you need help with personal finance but don’t know where to start. To help you set yourself up…
Economy Jan 01 Why it's getting harder to find a new car under $25,000 If you're looking to buy a new car in the new year, you might notice the prices seem to be higher than in the past. Most notably, there are fewer budget cars on the market. Digital producer Cecilia Lallmann explains…
Nation Nov 27 Your guide to holiday gifting when money is tight While conversations around money can feel awkward, it is important to set expectations with your loved ones about what your contributions will be this holiday season, etiquette experts told PBS News.
Nation Sep 12 WATCH: Why more family farms are filing for bankruptcy The number of American farms struggling to stay afloat is on the rise. Family farm bankruptcy filings last year were up 55% from 2023 and are already trending higher this year.
Nation Jul 04 Why fans are going bananas for Banana Ball Millions are going bananas over a fast-paced and entertaining take on baseball. Deema Zein took in a game between the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters to see what "banana ball" is all about.
Politics Nov 05 30 Election Day fun facts It has been a long road to this election and our digital team has been covering it all. Over the last month, Lisa Desjardins and Deema Zein have been counting down to November 5 with Election Day facts…
Nation Jun 07 The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024 by commencement speakers Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some…
Nation Jun 05 WATCH: When and how are you supposed to tip? The pandemic made consumers more generous. But they’re also tipping more because there are more requests for tips. Here’s what you should know.
Education Dec 26 What are 'Promise Programs' and how can they help make college more affordable? U.S. student loan debt totaled more than $1.7 trillion dollars in 2021. And while President Biden’s recently announced student loan payment extension helps relieve some of the pressure for some of those borrowers, it doesn’t address making secondary education more…