Is the U.S. economy enduring a summer hiring slump for the third year in a row? Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, but the news probably won’t be all bad.
ViewApart | iStock | Getty Images As consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing, a new trend is gaining steam on social media — and, for once, it doesn’t involve buying anything. “Moneymaxxing,” a movement aimed at financial improvement, encourages people to maximize their budgets by trimming recurring expenses, redeeming rewards points —…
I had a chance to see a monumental production of Shakespeare’s Henry VI at the Public Theater in New York City. The show is rarely performed due to its extreme length, but it was beautifully acted and staged. The show was also violent and leaned heavily on themes of family ties and loyalty; it was thrilling. Walking home,…
Health savings accounts can offset healthcare costs in your old age. But most people can’t afford to wait.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman walks through the Hart Senate Office Building following meetings on Capitol Hill, in Washington, June 3, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters OpenAI is in discussions with Nvidia about a backstop of up to $250 billion that would help fund its ambitious plans to lease a massive new artificial intelligence data center,…
Note: The following is the written testimony of Cristina Enache, Economist, submitted to the Committee on Budgets and European Parliament on 23 June, 2026. Dear Chair Van Overtveldt and Distinguished Members of the Committee on Budgets and European Parliament, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the taxation of digital activities in Europe and whether…
(Bloomberg Opinion) — It used to be considered something of a tawdry question, although it could be flattering as well: “What’s your number?” Nowadays, your inquisitor is probably asking about retirement — as in, how much you think you need to retire. And, as it often was before, it’s the wrong question. Is your number…
