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

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

Investing in financial knowledge is akin to investing in human capital, argues a new paper in the . Up to 40 percent of wealth inequality among retirees is a result of differences in financial knowledge.

This 2016 tip sheet helps journalists find and understand financial reports, such as the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.