

Education Jun 05

Not everyone takes a traditional route to a college degree that will prepare them for the workforce. John Yang talks with Nicole Smith of Georgetown University and Beth Cobert of the Markle Foundation about alternatives to help young adults and…
Economy Dec 26

We spoke with Mark Mazur, the director of the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, for his take on the law and how it’ll impact Americans starting in 2018.
By Daniel Bush
Politics Sep 28

Pelosi and other leaders will speak around 12:15 p.m. ET today. Watch live here.
By Joshua Barajas
Politics Sep 27

The plan nearly doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families. This basically increases the amount of personal income that is tax-free.
By Associated Press
Sep 24

By Michael D. Regan and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says a Republican tax overhaul plan expected to come out this week will offer help for the middle class and businesses.
Apr 25

By Jessica Yarvin
“We have lost our manufacturing base and it’s an issue that has got to be dealt with,” Sanders told PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff in an interview Tuesday.
Apr 12

By Jonathan Morduch, Rachel Schneider
Why are so many Americans still feeling so financially insecure? Economists Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider followed 235 low- and moderate-income households for a full year to understand why.
Nearly 40 percent of adults under 65 carry medical debt, and many of them are middle class. When they don't pay their bills, hospitals must eat the cost.
Aug 18

By Josh Boak, Associated Press
The rich keep getting richer while more Americans are getting left behind financially.
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