Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters.

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad ...

Employer 401(k) matches may be dollar-for-dollar or partial, often capped at a salary percentage. Understanding vesting schedules is crucial as it affects when you can keep matched funds. The maximum ...