Economics

A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.

Lessons in the rational appraisal of danger may be the secret to a happier, healthier life – and they can be mastered through a few simple steps.

Wage transparency is on in New York, but what will it mean for jobseekers and job postings?

On Tuesday morning, Sam Bankman-Fried, owner of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, caught his employees off-guard with a somber message.

Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.

The number of weeks schools remained remote played a role in the amount of learning loss district-to-district

Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger on crypto in 2018. Absolutely nailed it.Turns out the old guys actually know what they’re talking about… who knew.pic.twitter.com/N936RwTtzb— Stephen Geiger (@Stephen_Geiger) November 12, 2022

These life satisfaction scores might make you want to rethink life.

This visualization breaks down how household wealth is distributed around the world. Just 10 countries now account for 75% of total household wealth.

Allen would have likely made more money buying an S&P 500 index fund.

It could have sold 3 million tickets to the game.

The Federal Reserve manages interest rates — and therefore the economy — through its balance sheet, which is filled with things that make the Fed money (asse...

Does combining finances make sense for today’s married couples?

Thanksgiving staples like turkey and potatoes are up to 17% more expensive this year thanks to inflation, according to The Balance’s analysis of the most recent data.

Now is the time for Americans to make their dream home purchases abroad as the US dollar is getting stronger and stronger.

Subscription Service Statistics and Costs 2022 From Netflix to Stitch Fix, subscription services have changed the way consumers get their entertainment, apparel, food, etc. Convenient payment options through recurring monthly charges are one of the driving factors that attract many consumers to use subscription services.

Despite inflation concerns, Americans are less likely to cancel streaming services than cut spending on food and clothing, a recent report found.

This chart shows the monthly subscription price and latest price increases of selected video streaming services in the U.S.

Higher interest rates → higher bond yields → bigger jackpots.

Every company strives to be innovative, but most are missing key ingredients. How can you identify which ingredients your organization needs — and which employee styles can fill in the gaps? The authors’ research distills four key innovation styles that can lead to success — generators, conceptualizers, optimizers, and implementors — and explains how common they are across sectors. Then, they outline a four-part framework for ensuring your team or organization has all four styles represented.

New data and insights on how U.S. workers feel about remote, in-office, and hybrid work, employer expectations, and navigating the workplace in 2022.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched a new webpage to help the graduating class of 2023 apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year.

Michigan won five multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle projects this year with the help of $2 billion in economic incentives.

Companies are already finding ways around New York City’s brand new pay transparency law, which went into effect on Nov. 1.

The 2022 midterm elections are being held in a strange economic environment. Inflation is high but unemployment is low. So is the economy good or bad? We go ...