Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

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Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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New study: Denmark's child care and parental leave policies are saving working moms thousands

Denmark is a test case that shows what’s possible when governments make financially supporting parents a high priority.
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Colorado is the first state to give cash back to renters, in a program designed to put home ownership in reach

The program is a first-in-the-nation effort to reward low-income tenants for paying rent on time.
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Good News This Week: January 31, 2026 - Taxis, Monks, & Knitted Hats

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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9 resources to make feeding yourself — every single day — a whole lot easier

Perhaps the most challenging chore of adulthood is being in charge of feeding yourself (and your family) three square meals a day. These resources are here to help.
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New study: Parks are good for the economy — even the tiny ones

Two new data sets, from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Trust for Public Land, proved that parks big and small are boons for the overall economy.
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One way to strengthen democracy? 'Local patriotism,' or getting people to love where they live

A political scientist found that people who loved their town were more likely to attend city council meetings, contact local officials, volunteer for campaigns, and discuss local issues with friends.
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Everyone is watching women's sports. Here are 5 ways to keep their attention

73% of people now watch women’s sports, but over half of women’s sports fans say they began watching within the last three years.
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Good News This Week: January 10, 2026 - Cars, Hugs, & Backyards

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'Friendship Hour:' This Swedish company is giving its employees money and time off to hang out with their friends

Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat is leading the charge with a “friendcare” pilot program.
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2026 Calendar of Fee Free National Park Days

The eight fee-free days of 2026 — plus more ways to score free or discounted passes at U.S. National Parks
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A husband, wife, and baby stand in front of a green, leafy wall, smiling. They are Andrew Rose Gregory and Casey McIntyre.

After his wife died, he raised $1M to honor her dying wish: Clearing the medical debt of strangers

It has now been two years since Casey McIntyre’s posthumous “Debt Jubilee” went viral. Her husband, Andrew Rose Gregory, reflects on her life and impact.
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