
Money
What does it mean to be middle class?
Many people are feeling squeezed in today’s economy, with the prospect of affording college and a house, as well as saving for retirement, feeling further out of reach.
Air Date: October 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60
Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?
Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Why are more moms quitting their jobs?
More than 200,000 women have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades and washes away many of the job gains from the pandemic.
Air Date: September 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Is Trumponomics eroding capitalism?
Are Trump’s economic policies eroding free-market capitalism? We hash it out with a Libertarian and a Republican.
Air Date: September 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:16The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.
4 weeks ago
Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check
Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.
Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Here’s what you missed during Philly’s influential tri-state Black Chamber tour to prepare for 2026
The African American Chamber of Commerce is working to make sure its members can grow their businesses from the influx of tourists next year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17How Philadelphia women are still working to close the gender pay gap
Data shows that, across multiple factors, the pay gap between men and women still persists, even in big cities like Philadelphia.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
2 months ago
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS; most of that money is distributed to over 1,500 public media stations.
2 months ago
How are you feeling about the economy? New reports show tariffs might be partly to blame for mild price increases, but consumers are feeling good despite rising inflation.
Air Date: July 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Montgomery County increases minimum wage for county employees
The county now has the highest starting minimum wage for its employees of any local government in Pennsylvania.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00More than 25 nonprofits will use new funding from the Arsht-Cannon Fund to improve opportunities for Latino Delawareans.
3 months ago
Listen 1:28Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight
Threats to funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses come as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling.
3 months ago