Aug 20 Watch 7:44 How a clothing company’s anti-consumerist message boosted business By PBS News Hour High-end outdoor clothing company Patagonia outfits mountain climbers, snowboarders, surfers and trail runners -- athletes who subject their gear to abuse. Each day, some of that clothing makes its way back to the company's headquarters, where workers extend the life… Continue watching
Aug 20 The conversion of a Patagonia seamstress By Paul Solman “Don’t buy this jacket.” Those words are awfully counterintuitive for a business that makes and sells clothing, but outdoor clothing company Patagonia ran that directive as part of a widespread ad campaign. Continue reading
Aug 19 How do I shop for the best Medicare deal? By Philip Moeller Here's your primer on finding the best Medicare plan for you. Shop wisely. Continue reading
Aug 18 Should you collect Social Security early and invest your benefits? By Laurence Kotlikoff It's a tempting prospect. But is it worth it? Larry Kotlikoff has the answer. Continue reading
Aug 17 Your guide to China’s devaluation of its currency By Kristen Doerer Global stock markets have been on a roller coaster ride since Tuesday, when China's central bank abruptly devalued the yuan. Do you know what's going on?… Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 3:56 Exposé reveals Amazon’s ‘severe’ workplace culture By PBS News Hour According to a story in The New York Times, the success of Amazon.com, the world's largest retailer, is motivated by a data-driven workforce and a corporate culture where employees are pushed to the limit. David Streitfeld, one of the article's… Continue watching
Aug 14 Social Security turns 80. Should we cheer or cry? By Laurence Kotlikoff On its 80th birthday, Larry Kotlikoff argues that Social Security needs to be replaced by a modern system. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 9:24 Puerto Rico debt crisis drives exodus to U.S. By PBS News Hour New austerity measures are imposing more economic pain on U.S. territory Puerto Rico, which already has a poverty rate almost double that of America's poorest state. In turn, many are deciding to leave the island for better opportunity and pay… Continue watching