Economic Good News

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

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Solar panels saved this school district so much money that they were able to give teachers $15K pay raises

The initiative has inspired other school districts in the area to follow suit.
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Good News This Week: November 22, 2025 - Walls, Tamales, & Park Rangers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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3 ways nonprofits and local governments are reimagining student loan repayments

Could this be the future of student loan debt?
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This car-free neighborhood is paving the way for more walkable US cities

Culdesac Tempe is a 17-acre development that offers a variety of transportation options — but no resident parking.
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Thousands of national park workers are still without jobs. So people are 'adopting' a park ranger this holiday season

Those interested can simply fill out a form to be matched with a park ranger out of work.
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At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.
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What if every teen graduated with $1K and an investment portfolio? These states are making that a reality

Gifted Savings gives high school seniors the financial literacy to thrive. The program is expanding across the country.
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What To Say Instead of Thanking a Veteran for Their Service

When we as a society look at veterans as help cases, we end up perpetuating the problem.
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Good News This Week: November 8, 2025 - Mangroves, Backpacks, & Food Drives

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Good News This Week: November 1, 2025 - Crosswalks, Turtles, & Tamale Carts

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Hopeful people live better lives, a 14-year study of 25,000 participants finds

It’s the first large-scale, longitudinal study on the power of hope.
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Animal shelters are overcrowded. To solve the problem, we need to take better care of people first

These experts help illustrate why pet ownership is political.
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