Making Sen$e

How did the pollsters get Trump’s win so wrong? They didn’t, says economist Justin Wolfers

By Paul Solman

Donald Trump was elected president, but the grand majority of polls, pollsters and prediction markets showed that a Clinton presidency was more likely. How did they get it so wrong?…

Column: Several governments are destroying their own bank notes. Here’s why.

By Vikram Mansharamani

Nov. 8 will be remembered in India for a long time to come. In a televised speech to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that cash notes representing 86 percent of the country’s circulating currency would no longer be…

Column: Would EPA deregulation help industry? History says otherwise

By George C. Lodge

It is a truism often forgotten: Industries need regulation — for their own protection and profitability.

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate and signals more to come in 2017

By Kristen Doerer

The Federal Reserve decided today to raise its benchmark interest rate .25 percent, a move widely expected by investors and economists. So what does the move mean for you?…

Column: Social Security needs to be reformed, not have its funding cut

By Philip Moeller

There is ample room for disagreement over how to reform Social Security. There should be no disagreement over adequately funding the agency to do its appointed job.

Column: Why the Fed may aggressively raise rates in 2017

By Terry Burnham

To understand Janet Yellen’s motivation, consider that it has been seven years since the last U.S. recession ended. Since World War II, recessions have arrived about once every six years. Another recession is coming; the only unknown is the date.

Column: Women, it’s time to ask for a raise

By Sallie Krawcheck

Go ask for that bonus or that raise.

Column: Cyber systems can both nourish and poison us. We need to focus on the latter

By Vikram Mansharamani

The same technologies that enable us to rapidly order an Uber or to instantaneously download the latest book by Michael Lewis can also empty our bank accounts or steal our identities.

How plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act could affect Medicare

By Philip Moeller

There continue to be loud drumbeats from Congressional Republican leaders that they will repeal the Affordable Care Act and also consider significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid.

Japanese mogul pledges $50 billion U.S. investment after meeting with Trump

By Josh Boak and Tali Arbel, Associated Press

After meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday, Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son said he will invest $50 billion in the United States and would “commit” to creating 50,000 new jobs.