Jul 10 For gay couples, first comes the wedding and then a chat with your accountant By Paul Solman What can newly married gay couples expect to happen to their taxes and employment and Social Security benefits? Economics correspondent Paul Solman spoke to an accountant and lawyer to find out. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 6:00 Why getting a college degree doesn’t always pay off By PBS News Hour Today college is seen as crucial for career success and prosperity. "Will College Pay Off?" is a new book by Peter Cappelli, and the answer, he suggests, is that it depends -- on the price tag, how fast a student… Continue watching
Jul 09 The formula for making a good college investment By Paul Solman Is college worth the financial cost? Here's what parents and students need to know to make the best financial decision when it comes to deciding on which college to attend. Continue reading
Jul 09 Creepy cyber coincidence? Probably not By Vikram Mansharamani United Airlines, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Stock Exchange all had to shut down their services for “technical reasons.” Although the Department of Homeland Security released a statement saying that there was “no sign of malicious activity”… Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 7:02 Should Congress revive the Export-Import bank? By PBS News Hour Last week, the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s authority to conduct new business expired. Congress is debating whether the government agency, which helps foreign companies buy American goods, should continue to exist. Is it a government giveaway, or a critical competitive tool… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 4:05 Will China’s market crisis spur a confidence crisis for President Xi? By PBS News Hour The sudden slide in the Chinese stock markets has spurred worries that the panic could spread beyond China's borders. What’s the root cause of the deflating bubble? Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the economic… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 2:38 China’s stock markets plunge despite efforts to curb selling By PBS News Hour Since mid-June, China’s two main stock markets have seen drastic drops, falling by more than 30 percent. In the past year, reforms toward greater liberalization had helped the markets skyrocket, but this recent free fall has spurred some panic among… Continue watching
Jul 08 Why same-sex marriage is good for business By Timothy Chi What will happen to the wedding industry now that the Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage? Timothy Chi, CEO and co-founder of WeddingWire, explains. Continue reading
Jul 08 This week’s trifecta of unpleasant Medicare surprises By Philip Moeller Ready for the unpleasant news? Medicare does not cover long-term care. It does not set which drugs are covered. And lastly, Medicare is not voluntary, but mandatory. Phil Moeller explains how to address such unwelcome surprises. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:52 What are Greece’s options after ‘no’ vote? By PBS News Hour After Sunday’s ‘no’ vote in Greece, all sides are uncertain about what will happen next. Stephan Richter of The Globalist and Paul Krugman of The New York Times offer different perspectives on what the vote means for Greece’s future. Continue watching