Apr 17 Getting the Laffer Curve Right EmbedVideo(2417, 482, 304); Watch Arthur Laffer explain the Laffer Curve in "Taxes: How High is Too High?" Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news on his Making Sen$e page. Continue reading
Apr 16 Tax Day Tips: iPhone Apps and Your ‘Buffett Number’ Photo by Jon Boyes/Getty Images. By Christina Bellantoni and Elizabeth Shell Tuesday is Tax Day, the deadline for sending your financial self-portrait to the Internal Revenue Service to determine if a refund is headed your way or if you… Continue reading
Apr 16 Tax Day Tips: iPhone Apps and Your ‘Buffett Number’ Photo by Jon Boyes/Getty Images. Tuesday is Tax Day, the deadline for sending your financial self-portrait to the Internal Revenue Service to determine if a refund is headed your way or if you owe Uncle Sam money. For those… Continue reading
Apr 13 The President’s 2011 Tax Return By Elizabeth Shell The Obama administration released the president's tax return Friday morning, four days ahead of the Tuesday filing date deadline. We've spent the day poring over the numbers and highlighted some of the interesting bits in… Continue reading
Apr 13 The President’s 2011 Tax Return The Obama administration released the president's tax return Friday morning, four days ahead of the Tuesday filing date deadline. We've spent the day poring over the numbers and highlighted some of the interesting bits in our second-annual infographic of… Continue reading
Apr 12 More on Charles Murray and the Jobless Future A man participates in the Occupy Wall Street protests on Oct. 4, 2011. See more, including a slideshow, with "A Day With the Occupiers of Wall Street." Photo by Jackie Weir. Paul Solman answers questions from the NewsHour… Continue reading
Apr 12 More on Charles Murray and the Jobless Future A man participates in the Occupy Wall Street protests on Oct. 4, 2011. See more, including a slideshow, with "A Day With the Occupiers of Wall Street." Photo by Jackie Weir. Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the… Continue reading
Apr 12 For Midwesterners: How Are You Faring in this Economy? By Saskia de Melker It's tax time again. While many Americans are rushing to meet this year's April 17 deadline, it's also a time when many take stock of their financial situation. So what are you planning for your financial future? Do you think… Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch Indiana’s RV Industry Starts a Comeback Amid Uncertain Economy Indiana's RV Industry Starts a Comeback Amid Uncertain Economy… Continue watching
Apr 11 The IRS Versus a New Yacht: Will Raising Taxes on the Rich Cost Jobs? Standing with millionaires and their assistants, President Obama made a statement about the 'Buffett Rule' on April 11, 2012. Named after the billionaire investor Warren Buffet, the 'Buffet Rule' would ensure that the wealthiest Americans pay at least 30… Continue reading