Money & The Economy

Detroit Gets Front Row Seat To China’s Slow Execution Of German Auto

Germany’s once-mighty auto industry is trembling under pressure that strikes at the heart of that country’s national psyche. Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz…

2 months ago

Cheated? I Delayed Claiming SS but Didn’t Get My Full Benefits

Dear Rusty:  I'm 70 now and took my Social Security benefits at age 68. Social Security would not allow me to…

2 months ago

The Houthis Could Drive Up Gas Prices Even Further

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have expanded their military campaign against Saudi Arabia, which could drive up gas prices even…

2 months ago

Trump Admin Putting Major Medical Association’s Billing Code ‘Monopoly’ Under The Microscope

The Trump administration is now scrutinizing the American Medical Association over the “influence” its medical billing codes have on healthcare…

3 months ago

Warning Signs Flash As America’s Oil Reserves Bleed For Iran War

Just when you thought gas prices could not get any higher, the real oil crisis is beginning to brew underground…

3 months ago

Most Americans Believe Colleges Are Not Doing Enough To Prepare Students For Workforce

Many Americans believe colleges in the U.S. are not doing a good enough job of preparing students for the workforce…

3 months ago

The Electronics You Rely On Every Day Could Cost Even More By 2027

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will reportedly raise prices for chip production services by 10% in 2027, according to Nikkei.…

3 months ago

Young People Own Even Fewer Homes Than We Thought

New data shows that less than a quarter of young people own their own home, as the housing affordability crisis…

3 months ago

Can my spouse file for Social Security at 63 and then get half of mine when I claim?

Dear Rusty: My spouse is 63 and I am 65. I am planning to take my Social Security benefits at age…

3 months ago

Why Doesn’t My Social Security Record Show All My Military Earnings?

Dear Rusty: When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955 and 1956 have…

3 months ago