9 Questions About The Debt Ceiling, Answered
"It's time for this again?" you ask. Yes. Yes it is. Now you can be prepared for the upcoming battle.
Economy
MAGAnomics And The Quest For Three Percent
We know what it's called, but what is it?
Tech Workers Brace For Seattle's Plan to 'Tax The Rich'
Seattle is among a number of cities in which the tech boom is driving up the cost of living. Now tech workers are facing a new city income tax on the highest earners to help those who make less.
Legal Challenges Expected As Seattle Approves Income Tax On High Earners
Seattle is among a number of cities in which the tech boom is driving up the cost of living. The highly paid tech workers there are expected to pay a new city income tax to help those who make less.
Number Of Teens Working Summer Jobs Declines
The number of teens working summer jobs is down sharply from a generation ago. But economists say don't blame today's youth for being lazy.
Another Fight Over The Debt Ceiling Could Be Coming
The debt ceiling is set to expire this fall. If it's not raised, the U.S. government could default on its debt. That's never been a problem when one party controls Congress. Until this year.
Teachers With Student Debt: The Struggle, The Causes And What Comes Next
More than 2,000 teachers responded to our survey. Some called their student loan debt "an albatross around my neck," others simply said, "Help!"
St. Louis Raised The Minimum Wage, Then Missouri Reversed It
The city of St. Louis recently boosted its minimum wage to $10 an hour, only to have the state legislature pass a law saying no city can exceed the state minimum wage of $7.70.
Economists Warn Tariffs On Imported Steel Could Spark Trade War
President Trump hinted this week that he may impose tariffs or quotas on imported steel. Economists warn that could spark a trade war.
Why 'MAGAnomics' Isn't Likely To Work
Sustained 3 percent growth is a target the U.S. is unlikely to hit, and some Trump policies might even make it less possible.