Sep 18 Column: Studying Elizabeth Warren’s plan to fix Social Security By Philip Moeller Warren’s proposal is based on a lot of solid evidence, writes columnist Philip Moeller, but it also seeks to fix larger-scale problems for which there are no easy solutions. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 7:31 What Fed’s 2nd interest rate cut in 3 months says about the U.S. economy The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the second time in three months in a bid to keep the U.S. economy growing. What indicators are driving the recent rate reductions, and what is the larger influence of economists on… Continue watching
Sep 18 California adds wage and benefit protections for gig workers By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The closely watched proposal could have national implications as lawmakers, businesses and unions confront the changing nature of work and the rise of the so-called gig economy. Continue reading
Sep 18 How the Federal Reserve rate cut could affect your finances By Gretchen Frazee The Fed’s reduction of the federal funds rate is only one of many factors that affect the U.S. economy, but it can still trigger shifts that trickle down into Americans’ finances. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate again The Fed's move will reduce its benchmark rate by an additional quarter-point to a range of 1.75% to 2%. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump bars California from setting stricter fuel standards By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press The Trump administration is revoking California's authority to set auto mileage standards stricter than those issued by federal regulators. Continue reading
Sep 18 Facebook still auto-generates Islamic State and al-Qaida pages By Desmond Butler, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press On Wednesday, U.S. senators on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will be questioning representatives from social media companies. Continue reading
Sep 17 How low can we go? The prospects for negative interest rates By Kenneth Kuttner, Econofact There is increasing speculation regarding whether the Federal Reserve might set a negative target for the federal funds rate should the economy enter a recession. Continue reading
Sep 17 A quarter of U.S. parents are unmarried, and that changes how much they spend on their kids By Orestes 'Pat' Hastings, Daniel Schneider, The Conversation Research shows family structure plays a role in how much parents spend on their children. Continue reading
Sep 17 GM workers continue strike as contract talks resume By Tom Krisher, Mike Householder, Associated Press The walkout by upward of 49,000 United Auto Workers members has brought to a standstill more than 50 factories and parts warehouses. Continue reading