Making Sen$e

What happens when the sharing economy stops sharing and starts owning?

By Vikram Mansharamani

There’s reason to believe that the so-called “sharing economy” is a fleeting moment in economic history.

If I’m covered by the Affordable Care Act, do I have to switch to Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare expert Philip Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

The Social Security pitfall we just learned about

By Paul Solman

Have you heard of "retroactivity"? The hidden provision can lower your lifetime Social Security benefits.

With market bubbles, what goes up doesn’t always come down

By Making Sen$e Editor

Do market booms inevitably result in busts? History suggests otherwise, according to a new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Why are millennials turning to payday loans and pawn shops?

By Kristen Doerer

More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash -- moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt.

Will China’s shift to a consumer-oriented economy succeed?

By Stephen Roach

China is in the early stages of shifting its growth equation away from exports and investment to consumption demand. Will it succeed? We talk to economist Stephen Roach, an expert on the Chinese economy, to discuss this shift and why…

Zika virus is not only a health threat, but an economic one too

By Vikram Mansharamani

A terrifying virus has been rapidly spreading through Brazil; it’s now migrating north and appears almost certain to arrive in the U.S. later this year.

The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping

By Philip Moeller

An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip.