For months experts have been warning of a recession. Is that risk fading? Many analysts and economic experts have told us to expect a recession. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi, who says there has been some good economic news.
How to stay safe while using digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kate Fitzgerald, a senior editor at American Banker, about what consumers should know about digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo. Ayesha Rascoe
Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know The IRS starts accepting tax returns for 2022 on Jan. 23. A financial expert breaks down the changes from last year, and shares her tips for coping with tax season. Bill Chappell
As prices soar, border officials are seeing a spike in egg smuggling from Mexico U.S. egg prices have climbed 60% in the past year, making it tempting to bring eggs over from Mexico, where prices are lower. But those who try to smuggle them risk thousands of dollars in fines. Giulia Heyward
Grounded flights were the result of employees deleting critical files, FAA says The Federal Aviation Administration now says contract employees inadvertently deleted critical files, causing the computer outage last week that grounded air traffic nationwide. David Schaper
What are the impacts of going 'cash-free' in King County? King County Council Member Jeanne Kohl-Welles joins Soundside to talk about her proposed ordinance to ban retailers from going cash free in unincorporated King County. Jason Burrows
FAA contractors deleted files — and inadvertently grounded thousands of flights The agency's preliminary review determined it was unintentional as the contractors worked "to correct synchronization" between databases. Nicole Hernandez
Laid off from Microsoft or Amazon? Seattle's still full of opportunities Getting laid off is hard. But between job openings and startup opportunities, losing a job can be the beginning of a new journey, especially in the Seattle region's tech economy. Joshua McNichols
Microsoft is the latest in a wave of tech companies to announce layoffs Microsoft is cutting 10,000 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce. It says a looming recession has forced customers to cut back on spending.
Party City files for bankruptcy to get its debt under control Party City has filed for bankruptcy, but is not going out of business. The purveyor of balloons, costumes and party supplies is hoping this will let it shed its heavy debt. Alina Selyukh