Nov 01 Twitter chat: How well are we protected from workplace discrimination? By Lora Strum Related Age discrimination in the workplace starts as early as 35 By Joanna Lahey It’s been more than half a century since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment… Continue reading
Nov 01 Trump signs GOP repeal of banking rule that allowed consumers to join together in lawsuits By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The repeal means bank customers will still be subject to what are known as mandatory arbitration clauses, which effectively waive the customer's right to sue. Continue reading
Nov 01 I care for my aging mother 24/7. Can I get help? By Philip Moeller Medicare does not cover the kind of in-home custodial care this reader needs. Does she have any options?… Continue reading
Oct 30 Analysis: Would cutting corporate taxes raise incomes for workers? By Kimberly Clausing If one goal of tax reform is to raise worker incomes, there are much more direct ways to go about doing so, writes Reed College economist Kimberly Clausing. Continue reading
Oct 27 White House says tax cuts could add $1.2T to U.S. economy By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump's top economist is doubling down on claims that corporate tax cuts would spark rapid economic growth and boost incomes. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 9:12 Where you grow up matters in an unequal economy. Here’s how. By Paul Solman Is geographic mobility the key to moving up the economic ladder? Economists are finding that the odds no longer favor American kids in doing better than their parents, but some hope that uprooting their families and moving to safer streets… Continue watching
Oct 26 Achieving the American Dream may depend on where you live By Paul Solman Research shows that social mobility and income equality in the U.S. has a lot to do with where people live. Continue reading
Oct 26 It can pay to pick a new Medicare Part D drug plan. Here’s how to start shopping. By Philip Moeller Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are, for those without serious health and hospitalization needs, the most important feature of their Medicare coverage. And even if you like your current plan, you still should spend some time during open enrollment… Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 4:02 Banks and credit card companies just scored a big win. What does it mean for consumers? By PBS News Hour The Senate overturned a rule on Tuesday that would allow consumers to bring class action suits against banks and credit card companies, ending a long-brewing battle over the use of arbitration clauses by financial institutions. William Brangham talks to Elizabeth… Continue watching
Oct 25 Senate GOP votes to repeal consumer rule By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate voted narrowly to repeal a banking rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company. Continue reading