Nov 13 Smart investing can drive social change By Morgan Simon Every generation lives on the cusp of major social transformations. Ours is witnessing revolutionary changes in the role of capital in society. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 8:36 Can these mock meat entrepreneurs fool you with a plant-based burger? By PBS News Hour As attitudes toward meat-eating shift and climate-conscious consumers experiment with alternatives, investors are throwing their money at mock meat startups that are replicating the smell and texture of a meaty burger. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the emerging technology that… Continue watching
Nov 08 Does it matter where you buy a Medigap plan? By Philip Moeller A grandfather who is planning a move to another state wonders if it matters where he buys a Medigap plan. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Economy rebounds after stormy September By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. economy rebounded in October after hurricanes pounded the South in September. The Labor Department reports U.S. employers added a net of 261,000 jobs to the economy and the unemployment rate fell to the… Continue watching
Nov 03 6 takeaways from the October jobs report By Daniel Bush The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.1 percent. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:07 What priorities will Jerome Powell bring to the Federal Reserve? By PBS News Hour President Trump announced Jerome Powell as his nominee to be the new chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Janet Yellen in early 2018. With a background in law and finance, Powell would be the first Fed chair in almost forty… Continue watching
Nov 02 Here’s what the GOP tax reform plan would mean for families, businesses By Saher Khan The Republican tax reform plan will affect Americans differently, depending on their income, family size and where they live, among other factors. Continue reading
Nov 02 Who is Jerome Powell, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve? By Gretchen Frazee, Daniel Bush Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chairman, would bring a unique educational background to the top spot at the U.S. central bank. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Donald Trump names Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair nominee By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Jerome Powell spent years working at investment firms. Unlike the past three Fed leaders, he doesn't have a doctorate degree in economics. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: What’s in the tax plan put forth by House Republicans? By Andrew Taylor and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press GOP leaders briefed rank-and-file lawmakers on the proposal Thursday morning ahead of a formal rollout and a show of unity event at the White House with President Donald Trump. Continue reading