In An Effort To Pressure Trump, Clinton Releases 2015 Tax Returns
The Clinton campaign says Hillary and Bill Clinton paid their federal taxes at a rate of 34.2 percent, with an adjusted gross income of $10.6 million.
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Oil #1: We Buy Oil
We're getting into the oil business. We go to Kansas, and negotiate with a preacher to buy 100 barrels of crude.
Massachusetts Joins State-Led Efforts On Equal Pay For Women
As part of a state law designed to help equalize pay for women, employers are now prohibited from asking about an employee's previous salary. Advocates say the question creates a cycle of low pay.
For Democrats, The Weak GDP Report May Have Silver Linings. Maybe.
At first glance, Friday's report on economic growth looked dismal. But most of the GDP trouble centered on weak inventory accumulation this spring. As companies restock this fall, growth may rebound.
The Economy And Politics Of 1968: Now Playing In Reruns
Both 1968 and 2016 can be seen as good years for the economy. And yet both may be remembered for their extreme political discontent. Shouldn't good economic times make us less cranky? Apparently, not.
Regulators Draw Up New Rules To Stop Abusive Practices By Debt Collectors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau receives more complaints about debt collection than any other issue.
What Does 'Middle Class' Mean In America? We Asked, You Answered
As part of the series "The New Middle," All Things Considered is hearing from people across the U.S. about what it means to be middle class in America today.
Good News On Student Loans ... For Some
More students are getting affordable payments, a new report says. But they might not be the ones who really need it.
Why Summer Jobs Don't Pay Off Anymore
The minimum wage is flat, college tuition is up and students are broke: Summer jobs just don't have the purchasing power they used to, especially when you look at the cost of college.
With More Money In Consumer Pockets, Back-To-School Sales Give Retailers A Boost
The National Retail Federation predicts this year's back-to-school spending will shoot up. With a fall in gas prices, and lower inflation and interest rates, economists say Americans have extra cash.