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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.
Key House Democrat talks fiscal cliff
Jeff Horwich Dec 11, 2012
Lawmakers in Washington continue to work towards a deal on the fiscal cliff before the end of the year. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, of Maryland, says House Democrats' opinions shouldn't be ignored.
Senator Kent Conrad on the fiscal cliff
Jeremy Hobson Dec 10, 2012
The chair of the Senate Budget Committee explains why he thinks we'll reach a fiscal cliff deal before the end of 2012.
Senator Debbie Stabenow on fiscal cliff burden and next steps
Jeremy Hobson Dec 7, 2012
Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) calls for the extension of middle class tax cuts, compromise, and Republican budget specifics to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Advice for investors ahead of the fiscal cliff
Chris Farrell Dec 7, 2012
A lot of investors are on edge about what's going to happen with the fiscal cliff. Economics correspondent Chris Farrell says take a deep breath and don't make any rash decisions.
