Airing on Thursday, March 17, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about U.S. companies that are merging with foreign companies to avoid federal taxes; how homeowners insurance may help with defending against some lawsuits; and what it’s like to live without an economic safety net.
Segments From this episode
Mid-day Update
Volkswagen's payout plans
by David Brancaccio
Mar 17, 2016
Volkswagen, interest rates and St. Patrick's Day.
Health care tax inversions allow double dipping, according to new report
by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 17, 2016
Companies sidestep taxes that support Medicare or Medicaid, then sell those programs drugs.
Economic Anxiety Index®
Life without a financial safety net
by Kimberly Adams
Mar 17, 2016
"It feels like being on a treadmill behind which there is a bed of spikes."
Ireland invests in US St. Patrick's celebrations
by Blake Farmer
Mar 17, 2016
The country has turned St. Patrick's Day into a worldwide branding campaign.