Dancing On The Debt Ceiling
Tomorrow is the day the U.S. hits its debt limit. What happens if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling?
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More Debt, Less Problems
Americans have more consumer debt, and they're also in better financial health. How can that be?
TV Vs. Video Games: Who's Winning?
Both video games and television have radically improved in the past two decades. Have they also changed the way Americans spend their time?
Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Face Grilling in Senate Over High Drug Prices
Senators called pharmaceutical industry leaders to account for the high costs of medicine during a Senate hearing. The executives deflected blame to insurance companies and middlemen.
As Payments Go Social With Venmo, They're Changing Personal Relationships
More people are using mobile money apps to pay each other without cash. With Venmo, its social network is a key part of the payment process, and it's changing people's behavior in unexpected ways.
Payday Loans And Debt Traps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced payday regulations would be delayed. We look at the business of payday loans, and what it's like to get into a debt cycle with payday lenders.
A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans
Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.
Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander
Sadie Alexander was the first African-American to earn a PhD in economics. We think her contributions deserve another look.
Investing: Wait For It...?
Personal finance specialist, author and former trader Jill Schlesinger explains market timing--that is, trying to figure out when to buy and sell stock--and why it's a fool's errand.
Why Americans Can't Quit Tipping
Tipping is ingrained in America's retail culture. And there's not much we can do to stop that.