Sep 26 Threats to Medicare, Social Security in the spotlight ahead of midterm elections By Philip Moeller Advocacy groups are making a push to inform voters about what they see as risks to Medicare and Social Security ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 21 Credit freezes can help prevent identity theft. Are they worth your time? By Gretchen Frazee Freezing your credit report is now free thanks to a new federal law. The service, which aims to prevent identity theft, previously cost upwards of $30 in some states. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 6:52 This researcher taught us how to resist temptation By Paul Solman Researcher Walter Mischel’s most famous contribution was the marshmallow test, a widely replicated experiment that explored the connection between saving and psychology. Economics correspondent Paul Solman remembers Mischel, who died last week at the age of 88. Continue watching
Sep 19 Report: 4 out of 5 Americans have less than a year’s income saved for retirement By Philip Moeller A report released this week by the National Institute on Retirement Security found four out of five working Americans have less than one year's income saved for retirement. Continue reading
Sep 18 Why billionaire investors are gambling on news publications By Gretchen Frazee Why are billionaire entrepreneurs spending their money purchasing newspapers and magazines that appear to be losing money? A mix of philanthropy, ego and ambition. Continue reading
Sep 14 What we learned from Walter Mischel, the late creator of the marshmallow test By Paul Solman Psychologist Walter Mischel's marshmallow test studied the concept of delayed gratification and its correlation to economic success. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 8:11 How the 2008 financial crisis crashed the economy and changed the world By Paul Solman Ten years ago this week, the collapse of Lehman Brothers became the signal event of the 2008 financial crisis. Its effects and the recession that followed, on income, wealth, disparity and politics are still with us. Economics correspondent Paul Solman… Continue watching
Sep 13 Read an excerpt from ‘Crashed’ on how the financial collapse shook the world By Gretchen Frazee "Within weeks its impact would be felt on factory floors and in dockyards, financial markets and commodity exchanges around the world," author Adam Tooze writes in his new book, "Crashed."… Continue reading
Sep 13 The surprises behind this week’s big economic headlines By Paul Solman Inflation is rising, according Bureau of Labor Statistics data, but other reports show wages are barely keeping pace. Continue reading
Sep 13 The stock market boom has given CEOs a raise. What about average workers? By Gretchen Frazee The pay increases CEOs and other company executives have see over the past decade has come mostly from stocks that are part of their compensation packages. Continue reading