May 30 Why did my Medicare premiums go up? By Philip Moeller The issue here is government failing to take steps to help restrain the prices that we all pay for drugs, hospitals, medical equipment, and doctors, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens stepping down amid scandal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is resigning amid a sex scandal and alleged campaign finance violations. Greitens faced a felony charge of misusing a campaign donor list and potential impeachment. Also, the Trump administration says it's… Continue watching
May 29 Analysis: Today’s Italian bond crisis, explained By Paul Solman Here’s an answer, which is, I hope, of some use to news consumers who find themselves baffled by bonds. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 10:08 Does a basic guaranteed income decrease the need for social services? By Paul Solman, Sarah Clune Hartman The idea of a basic guaranteed income is getting a trial run in a Canadian province for three years. Four thousand randomly selected Ontario residents will get thousands of dollars a year, and in exchange, they give up some social… Continue watching
May 25 Senior advocates say new draft guide to Medicare distorts facts. Here’s what you need to know By Philip Moeller Medicare advocacy groups are concerned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is improperly putting its hand on the scales to tilt them further in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 7:10 Why our financial decision-makers need ‘skin in the game’ By Paul Solman Economic contrarian Nassim Taleb warned of a coming financial crisis more than a decade ago. Now he believes there’s a big con going on, and that the Federal Reserve’s response to the 2008 crash is part of it. Economics correspondent… Continue watching
May 24 Beware ‘faux experts’ who don’t pay for their actions, Nassim Taleb says By Paul Solman To Taleb, the "no-skin-in-the-game class" is made up of decision-makers who "can drag you into policies that cosmetically feel good, but eventually, somebody pays a price and it's not them. "… Continue reading
May 24 Donald Trump signs law that loosens bank restraints enacted after Great Recession By Associated Press Trump notched the win on banking rules as reaction swirled over his abrupt diplomatic turn earlier Thursday in canceling next month's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 23 Column: Not sure what to make of Trump’s drug prices plan? Here’s where to start By Philip Moeller Rushing to judgment is misguided. There are no quick fixes here, and while the Trump proposals are viewed as fatally flawed by many experts, they also include some worthy ideas. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 6:12 Supreme Court delivers blow to workers’ rights, making it more difficult to sue employers In its latest major ruling affecting corporate America, the Supreme Court split 5-4 in upholding the practice of arbitration, a blow for workers' ability to take collective legal action against their employers. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins… Continue watching