Business and Economic News

Summer isn't always a vacation for families who can't afford it
If you've got kids, the summertime costs families who have to look for creative ways to afford it -- and not just financially. Research shows lower-income kids typically fall behind over the summer.
James J. Hill library seeks 21st century role
The railroad baron and financier founded a namesake library in St. Paul to help other entrepreneurs succeed. Now, the library's leaders are adjusting its mission and purpose for the internet age.
Overworked Americans aren't taking the vacation they've earned
And they're not unplugging from email and text messages when they do get away, an NPR poll finds. "So they're taking their stress along with them wherever they go," says a Harvard scientist.
According to a poll conducted by Edison Research and Marketplace, 71% of Americans think the economy is rigged to favor certain groups over others. In this election year, three experts talk with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the implications for candidates and voters alike.
Hassle of being a patient can turn into a crisis without sick leave
An NPR poll found that most working adults say they go to work when they're sick. For people who work in hospitals or restaurants that can be a problem, since it's easy to spread disease.