Personal Economics
  • The Income Gap: A New Look at an Age-Old Problem

    By Merrill Goozner, The Fiscal Times

    Noted University of Texas economist James K. Galbraith has written and edited a new book called “Inequality and Instability: A Study of the World Economy Just Before the Great Crisis,” which says...

  • Weekly Jobless Claims Disappoint

    By Lucia Mutikani, Reuters

    New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, according to a government report on Thursday that could dampen hopes of a pick-up in job creation in April after March's...

  • How Work Affects Your Love (and Sex) Life

    By Drew Gannon, The Fiscal Times

    Recent research finds that everything from the profession you choose to the commute you take can directly impact your romantic relationships.

  • What the Wealthy Worry About Most

    Rich investors are growing increasingly anxious about the economy and their ability to maintain their financial position, a new survey finds.

  • Tax Extension: How to Put Off Paying the IRS

    By Emma Johnson, The Fiscal Times

    Tax time is often filled with anxiety. But what if you’re looking at a big tax bill and you just don’t have the cash?