Laurel Wamsley

Correspondent, Business Desk at NPR

berkeley, california, united states

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As NPR's personal finance correspondent, I explain complex economic topics -- and unpack why they matter for all of us. I also cover the housing market and real estate, uncovering challenges, trends and resonant voices. Beyond my journalism career, I've worked with startups and large technology companies to elevate their customer and developer storytelling, and guided all manner of communications, from blogs and case studies to podcasts, video series and events.

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Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned Home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic — and have stayed high. For some Americans, making their budget work means having fewer children than they'd envisioned. NPR's series ... See more

lpm.org•Laurel Wamsley•Sep 25, 2025

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned | News | WLIW-FM

NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR. What’s... See more

wliw.org•Laurel Wamsley•Sep 25, 2025

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned : NPR

Housing prices have increased 56% since February 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what... See more

npr.org•Laurel Wamsley•Sep 25, 2025

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices chang... See more

wqln.org•Laurel Wamsley•Sep 25, 2025

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned | WBHM 90.3

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices chang... See more

wbhm.org•Laurel Wamsley•Sep 25, 2025

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Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned | News | WLIW-FM

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned : NPR

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Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned | News | WLIW-FM

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned : NPR

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned

Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than planned | WBHM 90.3