A proposal to wipe out childhood poverty in the US

Canadian universal basic income experiment has been life-changing for those unemployed amid coronavirus 

179 countries have paid sick leave. Not the US.

‘How crazy is it that undocumented people are paying for their own deportation?’

Japan is home to the world’s oldest population — and the world’s oldest man

$2750 a month for every adult, guaranteed? Switzerland’s considering it

Economist says the American retirement system has failed

Republicans signal willingness to compromise on payroll tax cut extension

As unemployment benefits claims decline, disability claims rise

Democrats, Republicans squabbling over renewing, expanding payroll tax cuts

Democrats pushing Republicans to extend payroll tax cuts

Concern over European debts shifts to Spain

Deadline looms for Super Committee action on federal deficit, budget (with video)

The Tavis Smiley Show’s “Poverty in America” – Seniors

GOP debate: Perry’s claims about social security ‘just wrong’

Social Security on the table in debt limit talks

Retirement: Not just for 65 year olds

Debt ceiling outcome’s effect on the middle-class

Health care bill impact on elder care

The Future of Work

Candidates’ Plans for the Economy

As Unemployment Claims Decline, Disability Claims Rise

Dueling Tax Cut Extension Plans Fail in the Senate

Greek Prime Minister Papandreou Under Pressure

Your Take: Social Security

Is Social Security a ‘Ponzi Scheme’?

How Canada Lost and Regained its Top Credit Rating

France’s Credit Rating at Risk

President Obama Underscores Urgency of Debt-Plan Deal

Overseas Investors Worried About Debt Gridlock

The Global Implications of US Politics and Debt Negotiations

Australia’s Enviable Debt

Rep. Rush Holt on Social Security cuts in debt ceiling talks

Should Baby Boomers Get Out of the Workforce?

Should We Bring Back Mandatory Retirement?

President Obama’s speech on reducing debt

Social security disability insurance:

A small time business owner competes with unemployment benefits

Hackers vs. Your Social Security Number

Estonia joins the Euro zone

Europe’s year

How American debt compares

A look at the middle class safety net

Finding jobs for France’s older workers

Social Security in Japan

Experts Evaluate Your Budget Cuts