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U.S. households had $2.4 trillion in savings in February, up $1 trillion from the year before. But not everyone has had the luxury of a savings account. Personal financial advisor Jonathan Pond joins us to offer safe money strategies in tough times.

President Biden unveiled a $1.2 Trillion dollar infrastructure plan last week that included $100 Billion intended to extend reliable, affordable Internet to every home. We discuss bridging the digital divide as well as the etiquette of how and when to use emojis.

There was a time before college even existed – before it was “THE” ticket to a good career. Centuries before college, these things called “apprenticeships” helped people get ahead.

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to taking care of the elderly is the cost of home health care, assisted living and legalities attached to them.

South Korea says they will discuss North Korea's participation in February's Olympics — a sign of easing tensions after the North Korean leader announced he has a nuclear button on his desk.

"A State may not use race as the predominant factor in drawing district lines unless it has a compelling reason," Justice Elena Kagan said in the court's opinion upholding a lower court ruling.

Kenya's president won re-election but his inauguration is on hold pending a court ruling by his challenger. The opposition leader claims massive vote rigging which resulted in deadly violence.

David Greene talks to Sam Dagher of The Wall Street Journal about the significance of recent bombings in the Syria port cities of Tartus and Jableh, not far from Russian military facilities.

After the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed man in Ferguson, Mo., sparked a national movement, life there seems to have returned to normal. But personal stories show how much has changed.

Serious financial problems have disproportionately impacted people of color during the pandemic, according to a new NPR poll. NPR follows two Chicago residents who are struggling to make ends meet.