What Keeps Economists Up At Night? And Other Stuff
We armed The Indicator's producers with your questions, and they unleashed them on a roomful of economists at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association.
Your Money
R.I.P. Jack Bogle, Democratizer Of Investing
John Clifton "Jack" Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Today we look back at his life and career.
Jack Bogle, Father Of Simple Investing, Dies At 89
Bogle, the founder of Vanguard who created the first index mutual fund, died Wednesday, the firm said. He said investors should own a mix of bonds and stocks but shouldn't pay managers to pick them.
Are You Struggling With Medical Debt?
If you, or someone close to you, has been weighed down by medical bills you can't pay, we want to hear your story. We'd also like to know if you found a good solution.
The Extremely Cautious Case For Extremely Mild Optimism
Interest rates are higher, global growth is slowing, and the government is at an impasse. But there are also reasons for near-term optimism about the U.S. economy.
IRS Recalling 46,000 Workers To Handle Tax Returns Despite Partial Shutdown
The union for the IRS workers criticized the Trump administration for forcing them to work "in exchange only for an IOU." Employees have been promised back pay when funding is approved.
Working Women: Why The U.S. Is Behind
When it came to the female labor force participation rate, America used to lead the world. But we've fallen behind. Today on the show: what happened?
10,000 Economists Walk Into A Bar
Which economic indicators do we pay too much attention to? Not enough? It's Overrated/Underrated: Economic Indicator edition
Federal Workers Struggle To Stretch Their Money As Shutdown Lingers
Some banks and credit unions are waiving late fees or offering low-interest loans. But the longer the shutdown continues, the harder it becomes for furloughed workers and contractors to stay afloat.
Shutdown Economics
The U.S. partial government shutdown is on track to be the longest in history. Whatever its political consequences, the economic costs to the private sector will increase the longer it lasts.