Aleezeh Hasan
Latest Stories (9)
Stealth shopping — hiding purchases from spouses — is on the rise
by
Kristin Schwab
and Aleezeh Hasan
Aug 6, 2024
As online shopping has become the norm, some people's spending habits have become stealth missions to keep from their partners.
Shrinking batteries unleash DIY vehicles onto streets of New York
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jul 24, 2024
Though the creative contraptions might help riders get around traffic jams, they also pose serious safety concerns.
Librarians aim for better e-book accessibility
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 20, 2024
While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees.
He assesses climate risk on the housing market, and he wants your attention
by
Amy Scott
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 12, 2024
As people become more aware of living in vulnerable areas, home prices will gradually reflect that risk, says Tim Judge of Fannie Mae.
From school cafeterias to professional athletes, Uncrustables sandwiches are everywhere
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Aleezeh Hasan
and Sarah Leeson
Jun 3, 2024
The iconic Uncrustables sandwich is about to become a billion-dollar business after garnering attention from a range of new audiences.
211 call centers show financial strain above the poverty line
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Aleezeh Hasan
May 14, 2024
Many callers hoping to get referrals have moderate incomes but still struggle, explains Rachel Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal.
While the secondhand market booms, thrifting is coming apart at the seams
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Apr 15, 2024
If you've recently dug through the racks of a Goodwill and found a lot of lower-quality fast fashion, you're not alone, says Kelsey Vlamis of Business Insider.
Vending machines: An emerging side hustle
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Aleezeh Hasan
Mar 28, 2024
Some vending machine owners make hundreds of dollars a month, says Joe Pinsker, a reporter with The Wall Street Journal.
The IRS pilots its free tax-filing program
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Aleezeh Hasan
and Sean McHenry
Mar 6, 2024
The new program, called Direct File, has been rolled out in a dozen states. But how does it stack up to private tax-filing software?