May 16 I am about to get divorced. What do I need to know about Social Security benefits? By Philip Moeller To be entitled to this large a benefit, you must wait until your own full retirement age to claim it. If you are strapped for funds and simply cannot wait, do this. Continue reading
May 15 Analysis: If you’re rich, you’re more lucky than smart. And there’s math to prove it By Paul Solman A study that claims the predominance of luck over talent in the distribution of wealth has been mathematically confirmed. Continue reading
May 11 Why housing values in New York’s flood zones have stayed down after Hurricane Sandy By Francesc Ortega, Suleyman Taspinar Five years after Hurricane Sandy, housing prices in New York City's flood zone have seen an 8 percent reduction when compared to similar properties with lower flooding risks. Continue reading
May 11 Analysis: How poverty can drive down intelligence By Paul Solman Poverty lowers your IQ — in one study, by something like 13 points. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 7:26 How American populism is reshaping economic policy By Paul Solman If President Trump has had one consistent message since the beginning of his campaign, it's that America is getting a raw deal in the global economy. Policy changes like import tariffs and reworking NAFTA, and the people who support them,… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 3:48 How do CEOs create an ideal work culture? ‘You live it’ Patty McCord spent years as an executive at Netflix, where she was responsible for reimagining office culture and disrupting best practices. Her latest book is called “Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility.” McCord offers her Brief but Spectacular… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Unemployment rate hits lowest since 2000 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the unemployment rate slipped to 3.9 percent as U.S. employers added 164,000 jobs in April, according to the Labor Department. Also, President Trump says the details are set for his planned meeting with North Korean… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 8:15 Why hasn’t the GOP tax bill supercharged wage growth? The U.S. jobless rate is the lowest it's been in 17 years and President Trump claimed credit in his address to the NRA, saying the GOP tax cuts are part of the reason. But while companies have reported a very… Continue watching
May 04 The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent. Here’s what that means By Daniel Bush The numbers in April's jobs report paint a positive economic picture overall, though economists said there were reasons to worry as the job market continues to tighten. Continue reading
May 02 I work and collect Social Security. Can I boost my benefits? Social Security bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of wage earnings. The effect of any single year’s higher earnings will be modest. Continue reading