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CEOs are saying they need to be more socially minded. Will anything change?
For decades, the driving goal for corporate America has been maximizing stockholders' profits. So what made nearly 200 of the country's most prominent companies issue a joint statement this week, representing a major philosophical shift? John Yang talks to Steven…
Will millennials benefit from historically low mortgage rates?
Lower interest rates can save money on monthly mortgage payments, but other financial hurdles could still keep millennials from becoming homeowners.
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An economist’s analysis of data on parenting, from breastfeeding to co-sleeping
Raising a child is complicated and potentially confusing, with conflicting advice available everywhere a parent turns. Economist Emily Oster, a mother of two, dug into the data to help other parents make informed choices about managing their little ones --…
Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity
Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S.
The first African slaves arrived in North America 400 years ago this month, landing at Jamestown in what's now Virginia. Recently, the idea of paying reparations for the atrocity of slavery has been earning new attention, even making its way…
Is the Fed solely responsible for driving down interest rates? There's plenty of reason to think the answer is no.
Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work.
Since the Great Recession, economists have increasingly questioned whether GDP is the best way to measure an economy’s health, and whether it disregards key factors that affect people’s well-being.
In terms of whether Medicare will cover addiction treatment, the key variable is whether such care is proscribed as medically necessary.
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