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 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 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
Apr 14 6 rules to help you make the best college decision By Alan Benson, Raimundo Esteva, Frank Levy It's that time of year again. If they haven't already, high school seniors are preparing to settle on their college choices by May 1. But then again, should they even go to college? Here to encourage them to go, with… Continue reading
Apr 01 Where does Chicken Little invest? By Terry Burnham You might think of economist Terry Burnham as the "Chicken Little of Finance." That's because he's repeatedly argued that the Dow will hit 5,000 before it hits 20,000. Since he first made that forecast in the summer of 2013, the… Continue reading
Mar 27 Why Canada’s economy is headed off the cliff By Vikram Mansharamani Between steadily rising home prices and plummeting oil prices, Canada is an economy on the edge. And there's a risk the country's credit-binge will push it over, argues Harvard Kennedy School fellow Vikram Mansharamani in today's Making Sen$e column. Continue reading
Mar 24 Why Greece should follow Germany’s walk, not its talk By Mariana Mazzucato Europe still hasn't learned its lesson, argues author and economist Mariana Mazzucato in today's Making Sen$e column. National governments continue to focus on cutting spending instead of investing in the kinds of public sector spending that have bolstered Europe's strongest… Continue reading
Mar 17 Why you shouldn’t expect wages to rise any time soon By John Komlos For months, the thorn in the side of otherwise sunny jobs reports has been sluggish wage growth. As unemployment falls, wages are supposed to rise. Those expectations will likely play a role in the Fed's policy deliberations this week. But… Continue reading
Mar 10 Column: The biggest scam bankrupting business and the middle class By Nick Hanauer Corporate profits, as a percent of GDP, have doubled in the past 40 years. But where's that money going? Not to hiring, paying higher wages or investing in equipment. Corporations are instead using their profits to further reward shareholders. And… Continue reading