Aug 03 Analysis: Would the U.S. benefit from a merit-based immigration system? By Jennifer Hunt President Trump announced yesterday his support for the RAISE Act, a bill that if passed, would change the U.S. immigration system to favor skilled workers over family reunification. We turn to economist Jennifer Hunt for insight on a merit-based immigration… Continue reading
Aug 02 The fight over Obamacare is over — for now. What does that mean for seniors? By Philip Moeller Republicans are far from finished when it comes to trying to honor their seven-year-old pledge to do away with the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Aug 02 Democrats aim to regain advantage on trade from Trump By Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate Democrats are unveiling a new set of trade policies aimed at appealing to working-class voters. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch Can some corporations become forces for good? By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo While publicly-held American corporations are responsible to shareholders to maximize profits, a growing group of businesses say they’re approaching their enterprises differently, with an eye toward environmental sustainability and workers’ rights. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker reports on B Corps, a… Continue watching
Jul 28 CEO pay down — to ‘only’ 271 times that of the typical worker By Kristen Doerer The CEOs at America's largest firms made an average of $15.6 million in 2016, according to a new report by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 8:53 Why your summer getaway is staffed by foreign workers By PBS News Hour At the tip of Cape Cod, the iconic summer getaway Provincetown has a small year-round population that swells when the weather gets nice, welcoming an estimated 4 to 5 million tourists every year. Businesses there depend on foreign workers willing… Continue watching
Jul 27 Why seasonal businesses depend on foreign workers By Paul Solman Cape Cod businesses are struggling with a dearth of workers this summer after Congress restricted the number of H-2B visas -- temporary work visas that grant employers permission to supplement their American workforce with a limited number of international workers. Continue reading
Jul 26 Why won’t Social Security give me the retroactive child benefits I’m entitled to? By Philip Moeller Phil Moeller talks about how to get retroactive benefits from Social Security and more in this week's "Ask Phil."… Continue reading
Jul 26 Column: Doctors have the power to help their patients thrive financially By Andrea Levere As your wealth declines, so, too, does your health. We all need to be a little more creative about how to tackle both, writes Andrea Levere, president of Prosperity Now. Continue reading
Jul 25 Is China manipulating its currency? The Big Mac and Mini Mac indexes disagree. By Benn Steil The Mini Mac Index compares the price of iPad minis across countries to measure the extent to which various currencies are overvalued or undervalued. Continue reading