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
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