New limits for rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other's moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement between RealPage Inc. and federal prosecutors. The Associated Press
8 economic insights we're grateful for For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for. Greg Rosalsky
We're shopping our feelings this Black Friday. Here are 3 things to know Signs are pointing to deeper discounts this Black Friday, as stores try to coax anxious shoppers into splurging. Alina Selyukh
Give thanks for the discounts: the feast will cost a little less this year Shoppers can be thankful for discounts on turkey and stuffing this year. While overall grocery prices are up, this year's Thanksgiving meal should cost a bit less than last year's. Scott Horsley
Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy. Ayesha Rascoe
Jobs Report offers mixed picture of the economy U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, but hiring was weaker than expected. That's according to a new report from the Labor Department, which was delayed because of the government shutdown. Scott Horsley
September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule The Labor Department reports on hiring and unemployment for the month of September Thursday. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, is somewhat stale, but could offer some clues about the strength or weakness of the U.S. job market. Scott Horsley
Making sense of Trump's trade deal announcements — and how they impact the economy President Trump has been announcing new trade deals with foreign countries. But these frameworks are NOT binding — leaving businesses with lots of uncertainty. Danielle Kurtzleben
What’s next with investing WA’s long-term care fund in stocks Voters decided this month to allow payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program to be invested in the stock market. But they will have to wait a while for the decision to begin paying dividends. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Is a 50-year mortgage really that much crazier than a 30-year one? Last week, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds. Greg Rosalsky