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What's next for Japanese giant Toshiba?

Apr 11, 2017
Another day, another major Japanese conglomerate in financial trouble. This time, Toshiba. The company has announced it’s lost so much money, there’s “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” What’s next for the company and for Japanese mega corporations like it? Click the audio player above to hear the full […]

In volatile times, keep investments diverse and chill

Mar 29, 2017
Experts say it’s best to keep emotions in check when investing for the long term. Staying the course for retirement amidst wild political developments

The IMF faces scrutiny by Trump team

Mar 27, 2017
President Trump’s “America first” rhetoric has been critical of international cooperation across the board. Trump called NATO “obsolete” and NAFTA the “worst trade deal ever.” And his administration announced plans earlier this month to nominate a fierce critic of the International Monetary Fund to a key role at the Treasury Department. Here’s what that could […]

NYC’s 'Fearless Girl' will keep standing on Wall Street

Mar 27, 2017
The new permit is good through February 2018. Not everyone is happy.
'The Fearless Girl' statue is seen facing the iconic Wall Street charging bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York. 
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Start teaching your kids how to manage their money

Feb 10, 2017
Author Beth Kobliner gives us tips on how to handle the topic.
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Why should you care when the Fed hikes its benchmark interest rate?

Dec 14, 2016
A quarter-percent actually means a lot, and it's just the beginning.
Traders in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index options pit at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) react to the Federal Reserve's statement that it would increase its benchmark interest rate December 14, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The much-anticipated decision will move the Feds benchmark rate to a range between 0.5 percent and 0.75 percent.
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Choice of Mnuchin troubles housing activists

Nov 30, 2016
The former Goldman Sachs partner doesn't have a great track record with mortgage lending.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin arrives at Trump Tower on another day of meetings with US President-elect Donald Trump November 30, 2016. Trump named Mnuchin for US Treasury secretary Wednesday. 

 
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Economics and comedy unite at Kilkenomics festival

Nov 9, 2015
With an appearance from Yanis Varoufakis.

My money story: Writer Sarah Mirk

Oct 9, 2015
What's the biggest thing you own?

'Don't panic' is good advice even if you're retiring

Aug 27, 2015
Are you 65? Don't put your savings in stock, but don't sell at the bottom, either.