Apr 05 Money habits are set by age 7. Teach your kids the value of a dollar now By Beth Kobliner Here are just a few common questions that parents across the country — and across income levels — want answered. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 3:46 China targets U.S. farm belt with latest tariffs By PBS News Hour China counterpunched with new tariffs against U.S. products in the latest round of an escalating trade fight between the world's two largest economies. The Chinese announced plans for 25 percent tariffs on a list of American goods, including soybeans, cars… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:36 U.S. won’t have a future if China continues unfair trade practices, says Trump adviser By PBS News Hour White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says that if the U.S. allows China to cheat and steal American intellectual property, “we won't have a future.” And America has a right, Navarro tells Judy Woodruff, to defend American economic and national… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:16 Here’s who pays the price for brewing U.S.-China trade war By Katrina Yu As a trade showdown between the U.S. and China escalates, there's fears of how a trade war could hurt both countries. Special correspondent Katrina Yu reports from Beijing on how recently announced tariffs will affect farmers, importers, retailers and consumers… Continue watching
Apr 04 2 things you should know about Medicare this month By Philip Moeller Medicare is beginning in April to expand diabetes education and prevention efforts and will pay all expenses of people who qualify for the program. Plus, your Medicare card is about to change. Continue reading
Apr 04 Escalating trade dispute between U.S., China heightens global concerns By Joe McDonald and Paul Wiseman, Associated Press After the United States unveiled plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports Tuesday, China lashed back within hours, matching the American tariffs with plans to tax $50 billion of U.S. products, including soybeans and small aircraft. Continue reading
Apr 03 Trump administration proposes tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The move is the latest in a series of aggressive actions the administration has taken to combat what it calls unfair trade practices by China and other countries. American businesses worry that the administration's moves will draw painful retaliatory sanctions. Continue reading
Apr 03 As the markets swing, should you be freaking out about your 401K? By Daniel Bush A sustained period of stock market volatility could impact the retirement savings accounts of millions of Americans. Continue reading
Apr 01 In Iowa’s GOP agriculture epicenter, tariffs spark Trump skepticism By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In a dominantly Republican region in northwest Iowa, there’s a sense of unease that new Chinese tariffs could threaten residents’ livelihood. Continue reading
Mar 30 Analysis: Why access to college depends on where you live By Abigail Wozniak Geographic location is an important factor in determining not just where, but whether, a high school senior goes on to college. Factors like distance act like a price increase that affects some students but not others, regardless of their ability… Continue reading