SHORT BIO
I'm a reporter covering the economics of aging throughout the lifespan.
What was your first job?
I worked as a salesgirl and helium balloon inflator at a card store when I was 15.
In your next life, what would your career be?
A synchronized swimmer … an oral historian … or in all honesty, probably a journalist.
What is something that everyone should own, no matter how much it costs?
A good pair of shoes.
What’s the favorite item in your workspace and why?
I love textiles, fabrics and woven goods and always try to pick some up whenever I travel. I have a handful in and around my studio. They brighten up the space. Also, when I can no longer see them, I know it’s time to purge the piles of paper that just seem to accumulate.
Latest Stories (317)
Online market Poshmark rides high on IPO day
by
Erika Beras
Jan 14, 2021
Lots of people are turning to their stuff to make money during the pandemic.
Hundreds of small music venues are struggling to stay open
by
Erika Beras
Jan 11, 2021
Live music venues have largely gone dark during the pandemic, along with the economies of many historically vibrant music scenes throughout the country.
Colleges look at delaying the first day of school ... again
by
Erika Beras
Jan 6, 2021
Colleges and universities are once again pushing back the start of the new semester, or moving classes online.
Haven is folding, but there's still an opportunity to change health care
by
Erika Beras
Jan 5, 2021
The company created by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan clashed with the existing infrastructure of health care.
As the pandemic continues, demand for travel nurses is up. Pay keeps rising, too.
by
Erika Beras
Jan 4, 2021
Hospitals compete for these skilled personnel, some of whom make $8,000 a week. But the work is difficult and there can be tension with colleagues.
Post-Christmas sales expected to disappoint retailers
by
Erika Beras
Dec 25, 2020
Shops and malls could use a boost, but experts say that's not likely this year.
Will companies choose to rehire laid-off employees or hire new ones?
by
Erika Beras
Dec 23, 2020
When they're ready to start hiring, businesses have to consider costs and legal issues.
Time to ride, and buy: Peloton to acquire Precor
by
Erika Beras
Dec 22, 2020
With stay-at-home orders, Peloton sales and subscriptions grew and grew, topping a million.
10 states accuse Google of breaking antitrust law
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Beras
, Rose Conlon
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 17, 2020
The lawsuit said Google illegally leveraged its power in advertising to squash competitors and overcharge for its services.
Dry ice makers pressed to meet demand for vaccine distribution
by
Erika Beras
Dec 11, 2020
Supercold storage is essential. But Is there enough dry ice to go around as the coronavirus vaccine is shipped around the country?