Apr 26 U.S. economy grew 3.2 percent in Q1. Could that alleviate recession worries? By Gretchen Frazee GDP outpaced expectations in the first three months of 2019, but lackluster consumer spending has some economists predicting growth will dip later this year. Continue reading
Apr 26 China promises global infrastructure initiative will be ‘green’ and corruption-free By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China hosted a Belt and Road forum Friday where global leaders praised the effort despite worries the initiative is saddling poor countries with too much debt. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 9:39 In Louisiana, are billions of dollars in corporate tax exemptions paying off? By Paul Solman Louisiana’s abundant natural resources represent enormous wealth, yet the state consistently ranks at or near the bottom nationally for many quality-of-life indicators. Like other states, Louisiana grants tax exemptions to businesses it wants to attract, but some are questioning whether… Continue watching
Apr 25 Your tax refund probably wasn’t much different than last year’s. Here’s why. By Gretchen Frazee Americans received on average about $2,725 from their federal tax refund this year--a $55 drop from last year. Continue reading
Apr 24 How will my tax return affect my Medicare premium? By Philip Moeller Medicare’s high-income surcharges apply to an entire calendar year, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
Apr 24 Wall Street keeps hitting records. What do investors do now? By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press The S&P 500 just hit an all-time high, recovering from last year's dramatic plunge. Still it's anyone's guess what happens next for the stock market. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump Fed pick under scrutiny for writings disparaging women By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Stephen Moore said in email that the articles published years ago do not reflect his opinions today. Continue reading
Apr 24 Boeing pulls back its 2019 forecast, suspends stock buybacks By David Koenig, Associated Press Investors and consumers have been keeping a close eye on Boeing due to two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max. Continue reading
Apr 23 The stock market just hit a record high. What’s changed since December’s low? By Stan Choe, Associated Press Stock investors had to go on a harrowing round trip over the last seven months, but the market may be in a healthier place after it. Continue reading
Apr 23 Column: Are Americans overconfident about paying for retirement? By Richard Eisenberg Eighty-two percent of retirees are confident they will have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement. Continue reading