Category: Personal Finance

Americans tend to shun redistributive economic programs. But widening income inequality may be changing that position, a new paper shows.

A new study suggests taxing sugar instead of soda is a more effective way to help people cut calories.

A new study suggests that paying teachers based on student test scores may hurt student performance in some subject areas. The issue: Historically, public school teacher salaries have been based largely on years of experience and level of education, with teachers holding master’s degrees earning more than those with bachelor’s degrees. Over the past

When your city or state needs cash for infrastructure, it probably issues a municipal bond. We explain how “munis” work.

A $1 increase in the minimum wage is associated with a 2 percent drop in the teen birth rate, suggests a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.

More than 19 percent of college students are eligible for financial aid but don't complete a FAFSA form, according to published research from an economics professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Millions of people have turned to crowdfunding platforms to raise money for medical care and stave off bankruptcy. This collection of research examines the trend from multiple angles.

Half of millennials believe Social Security will run dry before they retire. That’s not entirely true, but without major reforms their benefits will take a hit. We explain.

A new study offers insights on how states can assist mobile home residents who face eviction, but notes that even helpful policies can have unintended consequences.

This tip sheet offers basic tips and resources for journalists writing about property taxes.