Making Sen$e Nov 05 What Trump’s declining popularity among wealthier Americans could mean for midterms Voters with college degrees and higher incomes appear to be souring on President Donald Trump, a shift that could hurt Republican candidates in the midterm elections.
Making Sen$e Nov 02 4 myths about how immigrants affect the U.S. economy President Donald Trump’s characterization of immigrants, as people who are a drain public resources, is not backed by the data.
Making Sen$e Nov 02 Wages are finally ticking up. Here’s why Average hourly wages rose 3.1 percent, the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent, and the economy added 250,000 jobs in October.
Politics Oct 30 What the data says about birthright citizenship President Donald Trump suggested in an interview that he could end birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Making Sen$e Oct 26 How Trump’s tax cuts are boosting GDP, and why that might not last The U.S. economy grew by 3.5 percent in the third quarter, but that rate of growth could significantly slow in the near future because of higher interest rates and prices.
Making Sen$e Oct 25 Want to retire by 40? Here’s advice from people who did it No, they aren’t geniuses, nor did they inherit millions of dollars from their parents.
Making Sen$e Oct 25 5 things you need to know about U.S. investments in Saudi Arabia The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has raised an important ethical and financial question for Americans and businesses.
Making Sen$e Oct 23 What the Mega Millions can teach you about investing People tend to overestimate the likelihood of events that have a low probability, like winning the Mega Millions or investing in the next Apple.
Making Sen$e Oct 18 Companies are paying less after the GOP tax cut, and it’s showing in the deficit Corporations paid $205 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2018, $92 billion less than the year before.
Making Sen$e Oct 17 Canada just legalized pot. Who could profit? Canada is only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, opening up a multi-billion dollar market to businesses and investors.