How Workplace Settings Affect Retirement
Employee Input, Benefits and Other Factors Impact Retirement Decisions
Management practices sway how long workers work – and how happy they are doing so.
The Impact of Education on Working Longer
Why Do People With More Schooling Stay in the Workforce Longer?
In an era of lifelong learning, getting additional degrees or certifications can help.
Is Uncle Sam Inducing the Elderly to Retire Early?
Older Americans Face a Rash of Tax and Policy Disincentives to Continue Working
A leading economist details all the ways that government policies push people toward the door of their careers.
How Health Can Affect Decision to Work Longer
Even if People Want to Continue a Career, Life Can Intervene
As retirement ages begin to creep up, experts say the desire to keep working can run against the realities of health and the labor market.
Retraining and Retooling Workers
Many Manufacturing Jobs Have Disappeared. How Can Workers Be Retrained for the Jobs of Tomorrow?
While the blue-collar jobs of old have dwindled, good jobs still exist for people without a college degree.
Is it Possible to Revive Manufacturing?
Industrial Jobs are Way Down, But Pinpointing Causes and Solutions is Illusive
American manufacturers have shed about 5 million jobs since 2000, and both advanced technology and increased trade are to blame.
Unraveling the Federal-State Fiscal Relationship
Uncle Sam Doles Out $3.4 Trillion to the States
Some people love to hate Washington, but the fiscal ties between the federal government and states run deep.
Overhauling the Tax System
If GOP Changes the Tax System, What Would it Look Like?
The tax system is a mess, most experts agree – but changing it is exceedingly difficult. How might it happen?
How the U.S. Debt Ceiling Works
How – and Why – Congress Regularly Plays Fiscal Chicken
If the federal government can’t pay its debts, it could play havoc on financial markets. So why does Congress regularly threaten to do so?
Covering Complicated Fiscal Issues
Taking Washington Budgets and Debt Out of the Beltway
As reporters explore the dysfunctional federal budget process, they should keep in mind who is affected by it (and that doesn’t mean politicians and lobbyists).
Understanding Tax Breaks and Incentives
Tax Breaks for Businesses and Sports Teams – Boon or Boondogle?
Elaine S. Povich, a senior staff writer for Stateline, shares her expertise.
The Federal Reserve
