The dark cloud of Social Security’s grim prognosis casts an equally dark shadow above the fate of younger generations. Will the system, just as it exists now, be able to deliver enough to take care of us once we retire? This question has led to millions of dollars’ worth of...
The hisses to privatize Social Security have reached a deafening roar, sparking a firestorm of controversy around this country. Nonprofit journalism As an investigative financial journalist, I’m obviously concerned with the financial health of regular Americans. I would know, I’ve spent thousands of hours pouring over data, interviewing experts, and...
Now, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are sounding the alarm on the Social Security Administration’s future. Agency insiders are anxious about how new leadership might change the agency’s current course. They are concerned that the incoming nominee may propose privatizing Social Security. On top of that, they’re worried about...
Social Security, a cornerstone of American retirement security since 1935, is facing renewed scrutiny amid concerns about its long-term solvency. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the program, he did so under a pay-as-you-go model. This suggests that current retirees and other beneficiaries mainly get benefits financed by the payroll...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
Ever been sold your insurance policy as not just a safety net but a wise financial move, too? It’s a dangerous proposal, I recognize. Imagine the opportunity of having the benefit of protection along with the potential for financial growth. You’ll have a chance to hear directly about what’s new...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...
The digital world is the new great power arena, and America’s technological dominance is being threatened. China’s acceleration to establish itself as a technology superpower arguably presents the most consequential challenge. To remain secure and keep America first in innovation, the United States needs an urgent and fundamental recalibration of...
The excitement over the new miracle weight loss drugs is surely overwhelming your ears. Promising quick results, these drugs are rapidly gaining traction, fueled by aggressive marketing and the desperation of millions struggling with obesity. A crucial question lingers: Are we prioritizing a quick fix over sustainable, long-term solutions? I’m...
The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...
In the digital age, transparency and national security are no longer easy to distinguish. This is a recipe for disaster with a minefield of easily avoidable breaches which can have catastrophic impacts. I strongly agree that leaking sensitive information is a treasonous crime. When these types of breaches threaten our...