Aug 16 Watch 7:13 Why are early childhood educators struggling to make ends meet? By PBS News Hour Science tells us that critical brain development in children begins well before kindergarten, so their care and education prior to starting school matter. But the very foundation of effective early education -- child care providers -- often struggle to earn… Continue watching
Aug 15 Column: The charitable funds that benefit rich donors and the financial industry By Lewis B. Cullman Most Americans have never heard of “donor-advised funds," which give donors all of the tax benefits of charitable giving, but impose no obligation that the money be put to active charitable use. Continue reading
Aug 15 Why aren't Millennials racking up credit card debt? By Courtney Norris An analysis by The New York Times reported that millennials are taking on fewer mortgage and auto loans than previous generations, and as a result, they use credit cards less than people did at their age in the past. Continue reading
Aug 13 What Trump and Clinton didn't say in their economic speeches By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton spelled out their economic visions in high-profile speeches in Michigan this week. Continue reading
Aug 12 How your social network influences housing price fluctuations By Making Sen$e Editor The housing market experiences of a person's friends can have large effects on that person's housing market beliefs and housing investment decisions, even if these friends live far away. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 53:25 PBS NewsHour full episode Aug. 11, 2016 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump blames Hillary Clinton and President Obama for the Islamic State’s rise. Also, U.S.-backed militia in Libya make gains against ISIS, we analyze Trump’s and Clinton’s tax plans, why the Taliban are surging in a… Continue watching
Aug 11 Watch 12:17 How the candidates' tax proposals highlight different economic priorities By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both spoke about their intended tax policies this week. On Monday, Trump proposed tax cuts for all, while on Thursday, Clinton pledged to increase taxes on the wealthy and use that money for the middle… Continue watching
Aug 11 Column: Its copper industry dulled, Chile's future still looks bright as a penny By Vikram Mansharamani It’s only a matter of time before Chile’s economic chill thaws. Continue reading
Aug 10 When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare By Philip Moeller Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65. Continue reading
Aug 09 Ask the Headhunter: Job interviewers shouldn't be asking for your salary. Here's why By Nick Corcodilos When employers demand to know your salary, it’s usually for just one reason: to low-ball any offer they make you. Continue reading