Apr 06 Watch 7:47 Outgoing Fed official sees room for banking rule changes, but fears financial crisis forgetfulness By PBS News Hour Federal Reserve governor Daniel Tarullo was central to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act, which imposed tougher regulations on banks in the wake of the financial crisis. Though his term isn't up until 2022, Tarullo is now stepping down, just… Continue watching
Apr 05 Column: Why we need to save Medicare counseling from the federal chopping block By Philip Moeller Under the Trump administration’s budget proposal, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program's modest $52 million budget would be obliterated by $49 million, leaving the program with only $3 million. Continue reading
Apr 04 What three economists think you should know on Equal Pay Day By Kristen Doerer Making Sen$e chatted with three experts on the pay gap on Equal Pay Day. Here's what they had to say on the pay gap, where it stems from and why it persists. Continue reading
Apr 04 Slowdown in productivity jeopardizes financial and social stability, IMF chief says By Kristen Doerer The global slowdown of productivity since the Great Recession has negative consequences for growth and income that look hard to unwind, warned International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde in a speech in Washington Monday. Continue reading
Apr 03 6 tips to help your kids through a checkout candy meltdown, and learn a financial lesson as well By Beth Kobliner Your child doesn’t have to be a monk, shunning all material goods. She’s just got to know the tricks to help her save those dollars for something she really wants. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 8:45 The best ways to teach your little kids about money By PBS News Hour Personal finance guru Beth Kobliner thinks kids should be learning about money and key economic concepts early. She hopes to break the taboo of talking money with your kids with her new book, "Make Your Kid a Money Genius." Economics… Continue watching
Mar 30 Does it pay to get a double major in college? By Christos Makridis Students are bombarded with an array of competing opportunities during college, all with the promise that each will lead to a better job or higher earnings upon entering the “real world.”… Continue reading
Mar 30 Alexander Acosta, Trump’s choice for labor secretary, advances to full Senate vote By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Florida law school dean Alexander Acosta has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's secretary of labor. A Senate panel on Thursday voted along party lines, 12-11, to advance Acosta's nomination to all 100 members of the chamber… Continue reading
Mar 30 Senate passes reversal of Obama-era retirement savings rule for cities, counties By Associated Press The Senate has sent to President Donald Trump legislation to scrap a regulation encouraging cities and counties to set up retirement savings plans for some private-sector workers. The White House has said Trump will sign the resolution into law. Continue reading
Mar 30 Column: The 5Cs to follow when setting your kids’ allowance By Beth Kobliner Allowance is a fine, practical way to dole out money to your kids, as long as you follow these five rules. Continue reading