Aug 16 Will millennials benefit from historically low mortgage rates? By Gretchen Frazee Lower interest rates can save money on monthly mortgage payments, but other financial hurdles could still keep millennials from becoming homeowners. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 8:38 An economist’s analysis of data on parenting, from breastfeeding to co-sleeping By Paul Solman 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 --… Continue watching
Aug 12 Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity By Philip Moeller Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 10:28 Can reparations help right the wrongs of slavery? By Paul Solman 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… Continue watching
Jul 31 Column: The Fed is lowering interest rates, but so are market forces By Paul Solman Is the Fed solely responsible for driving down interest rates? There's plenty of reason to think the answer is no. Continue reading
Jul 31 Should disabled Americans drop Medicare for employer insurance? By Philip Moeller Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work. Continue reading
Jul 30 What is GDP and is it the best way to measure the economy? By Gretchen Frazee 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. Continue reading
Jul 25 Will Medicare cover my addiction treatment? By Philip Moeller In terms of whether Medicare will cover addiction treatment, the key variable is whether such care is proscribed as medically necessary. Continue reading
Jul 23 How would Trump’s food stamp plan affect low-income Americans? By Laura Santhanam The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could eliminate food stamp benefits for 3.1 million Americans if the change goes into effect. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:48 Why small cannabis growers want to produce the Champagne of pot By Paul Solman The state government of California is currently developing rules that will define whether a geographic area can be deemed a marijuana growing region. For small farmers, who are threatened by industrial competitors and the cost of regulation, survival may depend… Continue watching