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12/21/16: Market reaction to Trump’s presidency

The government is reducing Social Security payments for older Americans because of unpaid student loans. As a result, the Department of Education reclaimed about $171 million last year. We'll also look at the markets' current optimism — along with the risks that come with a rosy outlook — and a line of interactive dolls that consumer advocates say could invade children's privacy.

The government is reducing Social Security payments for older Americans because of unpaid student loans. As a result, the Department of Education reclaimed about $171 million last year. We’ll also look at the markets’ current optimism — along with the risks that come with a rosy outlook — and a line of interactive dolls that consumer advocates say could invade children’s privacy. 

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