Shaped by the times, Millennials dream about travel and self employment–and staying far off the corporate ladder.
Economics & Policy
Obama Cracks Down on Tax Dodgers
The federal government is prosecuting more Americans for tax crimes under President Barack Obama than it did under his predecessor George W. Bush, according to a report published Tuesday.
Pay No Attention to Money-Losing Casinos. Let’s Build More Casinos
Increased competition is making it more difficult for casinos to keep locals employed and pass along hefty payments to host states—which are the two biggest selling points for allowing gambling in the first place. This isn’t …
J.C. Penney’s Pricing Is Faker Than Ever
Just in time for Valentine’s Day gift-buying season, J.C. Penney is jacking up list prices just so that it can slash them and make the sale price seem more impressive.
Holder: Feds Investigating Target Breach
Justice Department will investigate theft of over 70 million customers’ data
Why ATMs in Legal Pot Shops Are Wreaking Havoc
Many of the Colorado shops that are licensed to sell marijuana have installed ATMs, for the convenience of their customers. What could possibly go wrong?
The Secret to Success in a Global Economy
For now, no country seems to have a big leg up in the push to raise the financial I.Q. of its citizens. But as mandatory financial education spreads that will change.
The Little Stripe on Your Debit Card Is a Massive Achilles’ Heel
Here Comes the Bitcoin Taxman
Bitcoin has generated a lot of buzz because of its ingenuous design, but how widespread its use will become has just as much to do with government policy as any of the virtual currency’s inherent qualities.
Bitcoin prices, for …
Why the Rich Aren’t Good at Giving
Three quarters of mega gifts go to charities that do comparatively little good and are laced with personal benefits, one expert finds.
What Critics Get Wrong About Financial Education
Doubters of financial education make four great points but reach the wrong conclusion every time.
Apple Will Refund Parents Whose Kids Splurged On Apps
Company will pay out at least $32.5 million to parents with app-happy kids