Apr 27 For-profit Corinthian Colleges closes remaining campuses By Kyla Calvert Mason Corinthian Colleges, a for-profit college company, has stopped operating and closed its remaining 28 campuses, according to a statement released Monday by the company. Continue reading
Apr 27 20 reasons why I think Social Security is sexist By Laurence Kotlikoff Times have changed, but Social Security has not. Women are still earning less than men, on average, and the system’s rules are, as a result, effectively sexist despite their nominal sex neutrality. … Continue reading
Apr 24 Improving dementia care requires a change in mindset By Kerry Mills People with dementia, more often than not, do not receive appropriate care. But we can establish care practices that maintain dignity, stimulate independence and cultivate consideration for the person within. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:30 How Barney Frank used government to fight inequality By PBS News Hour For more than half a century, Barney Frank was one of America's loudest voices for progressive policies, both financial and social. Economics correspondent Paul Solman spends a day in Boston with the famous former lawmaker and financial reformer to discuss… Continue watching
Apr 23 With dementia, reality sometimes hurts more than it helps By Paul Solman Both of Paul Solman’s parents lived into their 90s, and they both experienced bouts of confusion and dementia. He talked to dementia coach Kerry Mills for helpful advice for caretakers. Continue reading
Apr 23 How are rising generic drug prices affecting you on Medicare? By Philip Moeller Generic drugs are supposed to be the cheap ones, right? So, what do you do when prices of generics soar? Send us your horror stories about generic drug prices and we’ll shine a spotlight on them. Continue reading
Apr 21 How do grandkids fit into the Social Security formula? By Laurence Kotlikoff Grandchildren are only eligible to collect benefits on grandparents' work records if they are adopted or if both of their natural parents are deceased or disabled. Continue reading
Apr 19 World finance leaders see uneven road to global recovery By Associated Press The world's financial leaders see a number of threats facing a global economy still on an uneven road to recovery with U.S. and European officials worrying that Greece will default on its debt. Continue reading
Apr 17 How a single computer system failure halted global financial markets By Marina Lopes Traders pay upwards of $20,000 a year for access to the service, which serve as their eyes and ears into financial markets around the world. Bloomberg blamed the two-hour outage on internal network issues. Continue reading
Apr 17 Column: Why the STEM gender gap is overblown By Denise Cummins Women are capable of doing well in STEM fields traditionally dominated by men, and they should not be hindered from pursuing careers in such fields. But women, argues psychologist Denise Cummins, also should not be ashamed if their interests differ… Continue reading