Feb 27 Why the Sequester Won't Solve America's Debt Problems By Laurence Kotlikoff While Congressional leaders attempt to find a solution to upcoming sequester, Making Sense contributor Larry Kotlikoff says that the United States has bigger financial problems to solve, including ones that could affect generations to come. Photo by Dave Reede/Getty Images. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch Fed Chair Bernanke Warns Lawmakers Sequester Could Slow Economic Recovery Fed Chair Bernanke Warns Lawmakers Sequester Could Slow Economic Recovery… Continue watching
Feb 26 Why the Sequester Won't Solve America's Debt Problems By Laurence Kotlikoff While Congressional leaders squabble about the sequester, scheduled to take effect March 1, Making Sense contributor Larry Kotlikoff says that the United States has bigger financial problems that could affect generations to come. Photo by Dave Reede/Getty Images. Paul Solman:… Continue reading
Feb 25 Why Not Raise the Social Security Payroll Ceiling and Other SS Questions By Laurence Kotlikoff Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social Security gotchas have prompted so many of you to write in that… Continue reading
Feb 25 Why Not Raise the Social Security Payroll Ceiling and Other SS Questions By Laurence Kotlikoff Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social Security gotchas have prompted so many of you to write in that… Continue reading
Feb 22 It Pays Off to Invest in Early Education, Says Nobel Economist Who Boosts Kids' IQs By Paul Solman One economist has found a powerful connection between a child's early education programs and his or her earnings, IQ and behavior later in life. Photo by Flickr user Sarah Gilbert. Paul Solman: James Heckman is one of the economists… Continue reading
Feb 22 It Pays to Invest in Early Education Says a Nobel Economist Who Boosts Kids' IQ By Paul Solman Paul Solman interviews economist James Heckman, who researches the value and effects of early childhood enrichment programs. One economist has found a powerful connection between a child's early education programs and his or her earnings, IQ and behavior… Continue reading
Feb 21 How to Find a Financial Advisor, Step by Step Paul Solman answers a Next Avenue reader's question about how to choose an advisor who puts your financial interests first. This little financial advisor would put anyone's books in the black. Find a better one using advice from… Continue reading
Feb 20 How to Find a Financial Advisor, Step by Step By Paul Solman Paul Solman answers a Next Avenue reader's question about how to choose an advisor who puts your financial interests first. This little financial advisor would put anyone's books in the black. Find a better one using advice from… Continue reading
Feb 20 How Social Security Pays You to Work Forever By Laurence Kotlikoff Our Social Security expert explains why it's a smart financial move to put off retirement as long as possible in order to maximize your Social Security benefits. Photo by Flickr user 401(K) 2013. Larry Kotlikoff's Social… Continue reading