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
Jul 06 Watch 4:25 After landslide vote, Greece prepares for new EU negotiations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 3:57 Greece 'ready' for tough measures, says ambassador By PBS News Hour What’s next for Greece after voters rejected a bailout referendum Sunday? Gwen Ifill speaks to Greek Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos about the path ahead for his nation and the potential global consequences of not reaching a compromise with lenders. Continue watching