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Short term wins could spell long term losses in fiscal debate
Jeff Horwich Dec 17, 2012
The process of pushing through those Bush tax cuts 12 years ago might seem like ancient history, but some say we could stand to go back in time and learn from it.
Giving through the ages
Shereen Marisol Meraji Dec 14, 2012
Marketplace Wealth and Poverty reporter Shereen Marisol Meraji takes a look at how the charitable tax deduction has changed over time and why some think lowering it could benefit the middle class.
What it will take to get a 6.5% unemployment rate
Kai Ryssdal Dec 14, 2012
The Federal Reserve says it will keep interest rates near zero until the unemployment rate drops to 6.5 percent. But what will it take to get there?
Why the national budget is different than a household's
Jeremy Hobson Dec 14, 2012
Throughout the debate about the deficits and debt, you've probably heard a certain metaphor: One that compares the nation
to a household. Well, that metaphor bothers one of the nation's leading economists, Robert Shiller of Yale University.
Alternate inflation index could save billions
Mark Garrison Dec 13, 2012
To avoid the fiscal cliff, some want to change the Consumer Price Index to reflect lower real inflation. That would cut Social Security payments.
Bernanke says 'fiscal cliff' is a good name for a scary thing
Kai Ryssdal Dec 12, 2012
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said he's going to keep interest rates at or near zero as long as the unemployment rate is higher than 6.5 percent, and the inflation rate is 1.5 percent or less.
The past, present and future of the estate tax
Shereen Marisol Meraji Dec 13, 2012
Some wealthy individuals say a higher estate tax is fair, but others are fighting against proposed changes.
Corporate tax reform could help avoid fiscal cliff
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 12, 2012
President Obama and House speaker John Boehner are still tussling over the details of any fiscal cliff deal. But the Wall Street Journal reports that, now corporate tax rates have entered the discussion.
Fed expected to continue 'QE3'
David Gura Dec 11, 2012
Fed boards hopes to nurture housing recovery with purchase of mortgage-backed securities.
Why do we have a charitable tax deduction, anyway?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Dec 11, 2012
The history of the tax deduction for charitable giving and why charities are worried it could change.
