Jan 31 Is Clinton channeling her inner Sanders in Iowa? By Michael D. Regan and Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Making her closing argument to Iowa caucus-goers, Clinton now cloaks her detailed policy plans in Sanders' outraged rhetoric. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: U.S. economy slowed at end of 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, new data from the government shows that American consumers spent less, businesses invested less and companies exported less at the end of last year. Overall, growth was about the same as in 2014. Also, the State… Continue watching
Jan 29 Why are millennials turning to payday loans and pawn shops? By Kristen Doerer More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash -- moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 8:26 Are the best days of the U.S. economy over? By PBS News Hour If you add up all of the innovations made from the late 1800s up to 1970, there's been no comparable stretch of economic growth, before or since, says economist Robert Gordon. According to his new book, "The Rise and Fall… Continue watching
Jan 28 Will China’s shift to a consumer-oriented economy succeed? By Stephen Roach China is in the early stages of shifting its growth equation away from exports and investment to consumption demand. Will it succeed? We talk to economist Stephen Roach, an expert on the Chinese economy, to discuss this shift and why… Continue reading
Jan 27 Zika virus is not only a health threat, but an economic one too By Vikram Mansharamani A terrifying virus has been rapidly spreading through Brazil; it’s now migrating north and appears almost certain to arrive in the U.S. later this year. Continue reading
Jan 27 The do-it-yourself guide to Medicare shopping By Philip Moeller An average of 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day of every year and will continue doing so until about 2029. Medicare expert Phil Moeller invites all of you to come along for a DIY Medicare shopping trip. Continue reading
Jan 26 Column: The economic lesson behind $5 airport water By John Komlos Competition is allegedly the magical equalizer, but it doesn’t work at airports thanks to monopoly pricing. Continue reading
Jan 26 Obama to push for expanding retirement plans By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will pitch some new proposals to expand access to retirement savings accounts and revisit some old ones when issuing his budget next month. Continue reading
Jan 25 How will getting divorced affect my Social Security benefits? By Laurence Kotlikoff Economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading