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Reason March 2002 Brink Lindsey |
Social Insecurity Why an increasing number of countries are turning to market-based pension plans... |
BusinessWeek May 16, 2005 |
The Free Market's "Softer Side" This political scientist says Americans believe in self-reliance -- and in a government that protects them when needed. |
Finance & Development September 1, 2002 De Ferranti et al. |
The Future of Pension Reform in Latin America The Latin American countries are at the vanguard of global pension reform. Eight have reformed their pension systems in the past 20 years, and additional reforms are now being considered throughout the region. Did the earlier reforms work? What should new reforms aim for? And are the ideas driving the reforms sound? |
BusinessWeek February 14, 2005 Glenn Hubbard |
Social Security: Pick the Best Part of Every Plan The real question should be how to design a Social Security system that builds on the program's success in lifting seniors out of poverty while helping all Americans prepare for retirement. One idea: A guaranteed minimum benefit for low-income seniors. |
BusinessWeek May 16, 2005 Walczak & Dunham |
"I Want My Safety Net" Why are so many Americans not buying into Bush's Ownership Society? |
Reason April 2009 Katherine Mangu-Ward |
Bush's Second Term: Our Predictions Revisited Pundits, pollsters, and professors look back at their predictions for Bush's second term in office. |
Salon.com August 27, 2001 Jake Tapper |
Anti-Social Security As Bush's panel on Social Security tries to skirt open meeting laws, Democrats prepare to attack the president's privatization plans... |
Financial Advisor October 2006 Bruce W. Fraser |
Economic Pin Balls As it stands today, Bush's economic legacy is still uncertain. Is Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. more than a Hail Mary? |
BusinessWeek September 6, 2004 Walczak, Dunham & McNamee |
Selling The Ownership Society Bush & Co. are pitching self-sufficiency, urging voters to take control of health-care and Social Security decisions. Whatever else it does, Bush's throwing down the gauntlet will open one of the more striking debates of the campaign. |
Reason January 2009 Matt Welch |
Obama's Numbers The president-elect has promised to make his math add up. Therein lies a glimmer of possibility. |
Finance & Development September 1, 2006 Peter S. Heller |
Asia: Ready or Not The world's most populous continent must prepare now for an aging population. |
Finance & Development June 2011 |
Beyond Retirees How countries change their pension systems and whether they do it in tandem have major implications for global economic health. |
BusinessWeek September 20, 2004 Gleckman & McNamee |
What A "Fairer" Tax Code Might Look Like A reelected Bush may rework the existing system -- or try for a consumption tax. His previous tax cuts and other ideas offer some hints as to where Bush-style reform might go. |
BusinessWeek August 5, 2010 Peter Coy |
The Wisdom and Folly of the Bush Tax Cuts Most economists agree there's little choice but to end tax cuts from George W. Bush's era. That means the fiscal war in Washington is only going to get uglier. |
BusinessWeek January 31, 2005 Engardio & Matlack |
Global Aging It's not just Europe -- China and other emerging-market economies are aging fast, too. There are solutions, but it's time to act. |
Finance & Development September 1, 2006 Groome et al. |
Aging and Financial Markets Governments, domestic businesses, and financial markets compete globally for investment capital, and the potential economic effects of aging may adversely influence their competitive positions, as well as macroeconomic and financial stability. |
BusinessWeek September 23, 2010 Tom Keene |
Tom Keene's Econo Chat A conversation with R. Glenn Hubbard, dean of Columbia Business School, about repairing the economy. |
National Defense October 2004 Sandra I. Erwin |
Candidates Imprecise On Pentagon Spending Neither President George W. Bush nor his opponent, Sen. John F. Kerry, has dwelt to any great degree on the nuts and bolts of military spending. |
BusinessWeek July 19, 2004 Nanette Byrnes |
The Benefits Trap Old-line companies have pledged a trillion dollars to retirees. Now they're struggling to compete with new rivals, and many can't pay the bill. Some are racing to cut or drop retiree medical benefits to give a quick boost to their bottom lines. |
BusinessWeek December 2, 2010 Przybyla & Faler |
Deficits and Debt as Far as the Eye Can See Neither the President's panel nor the most hawkish budget-cutters would balance the federal budget for decades to come. |
Reason June 2009 Veronique de Rugy |
The Age of Debt Barack Obama's first budget promises "fiscal responsibility" but delivers the opposite. |
The Motley Fool October 26, 2007 Buz Livingston |
Buy Term, Young Man Don't fall for insurance hype. By taking up so much of a young family's budget, whole life doesn't give most families the balanced financial plan they need. |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Robert Brokamp |
Don't Listen to Tony Snow The new White House Press Secretary never got around to signing up for a 401(k). Here are some quick tips to get him started. |
The Motley Fool October 23, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
The Savings Crisis Goes Abroad The U.S. isn't the only nation with a savings problem. Once renowned as a nation of savers, Japan's savings rate has been steadily declining over the past 30 years. |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Tim Hanson |
The 2016 Retirement Manual The decline of passive retirement planning is not so much a problem as an opportunity. When you're in charge of your own money, you pick where and how you want to invest. |
BusinessWeek November 22, 2004 Gleckman & McNamee |
What's Ahead For Social Security President George W. Bush has interpreted his reelection as a mandate to restructure the troubled Social Security system. Can Bush's proposed private accounts fix the system's fiscal troubles? |
Insurance & Technology January 28, 2010 |
Full Text: Obama's State of the Union Address The following are remarks U.S. President Barack Obama made during his State of the Union Wednesday before a joint session of Congress in Washington. |
Salon.com October 27, 2000 Cathy Young |
One good reason to vote for Bush Social Security is on its last legs, and the limited privatization backed by the GOP candidate can save it. But Al Gore won't even admit there's a problem... |
BusinessWeek May 16, 2005 |
From Welfare State to "Enabling State" People know that the old New Deal safety net has frayed and cannot be rewoven. People understand that government and big corporations cannot any longer guarantee good jobs for life. |
AskMen.com Jeff Stone |
Career Lessons From George W. Bush In Bush's new book, he candidly admits to things he wishes he could do over. By taking action, fostering a competent image and holding onto your principles, you can learn from his reflection on his own mistakes -- and avoid them in your own life. |
Financial Planning February 1, 2007 Bob Veres |
Retirement: The New Frontier The world your retiring financial advisory clients are about to enter is changing. Navigating it will throw a host of challenges in their paths -- and therefore, yours. |
CFO February 15, 2006 David M. Katz |
Benefits in 2020 The future of health and retirement plans presents big challenges for employers and employees. |
Registered Rep. October 1, 2006 David A. Geracioti |
Save for Retirement, or Else No matter how you slice it, it's clear that in the future, personal savings will become the most important part of a retirees' income. Recently, Robert Pozen, chairman of MFS Investment Management, described what should be done to fix Social Security and entice workers to save. |
The Motley Fool September 16, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
Why You Hate, and Like, Social Security Is Social Security an important part of civilized society, or just another form of welfare? |
Finance & Development September 2008 Prasad & Rajan |
Next Generation Financial Reforms for India A new report advocates a shake-up in India's financial system to underpin growth |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Slow Ramp to Retirement You may envision a gradual transition into retirement that starts with reducing your full-time commitment to work and becoming a part-time employee. But before you assume that scenario will become reality, check with your employer. |
BusinessWeek September 20, 2004 Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: The National Piggy Bank is Going Hungry A low savings rate threatens boomers' retirement -- and long-term growth. And part of the blame goes to the federal government's siphoning off a big chunk of domestic savings to fund enormous budget deficits. |
BusinessWeek January 17, 2005 Michael J. Mandel |
Our Hidden Savings While other countries chide the U.S. for being profligate, Americans are putting more money into the things that matter over the long run. That's reflected in U.S. economic performance, among the strongest in the world. |
Financial Advisor March 2004 Raymond Fazzi |
Flex Accounts Under Consideration Again But doubts remain about whether Bush's proposals will be adopted. |
Finance & Development September 1, 2001 Christian Keller & Peter S. Heller |
Social Sector Reform in Transition Countries Transition countries need to reform their social sectors to promote the welfare of their citizens and spur economic growth. In part, this means building up and redesigning social safety nets and addressing problems. It also requires cutting some benefits and privileges... |
BusinessWeek December 6, 2004 |
How America Can Meet "The China Price" Managing a new Sino-American economy will require compromise, finesse, and tough policy choices. Start by cutting the budget deficit. And boost funds for education. |
Finance & Development March 1, 2000 Catherine L. Mann |
Is the U.S. Current Account Deficit Sustainable? The U.S. current account deficit, driven by the United States' widening trade deficit, is the largest it has ever been, both as a share of the U.S. economy and in dollar terms. How much longer can the United States continue to spend more than it earns and support the resumption of global growth? |
The Motley Fool March 26, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Your Boss Kill Your Retirement Companies are giving up on you. Don't give up on yourself. |
Investment Advisor August 2005 Melanie Waddell |
Retirement Plan Advisor: The Capitol Solution Washington lawmakers are rolling out bills meant to untangle retirement's financial knot. |
BusinessWeek January 24, 2005 Aaron Bernstein |
Social Security President Bush and other free-market advocates are suggesting the most sweeping change to this core social program since its inception. But are private accounts a good idea? |
Financial Advisor May 2011 Jeff Schlegel |
Back To The Land Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and others offer their take on the future of real estate markets. |
The Motley Fool February 10, 2005 Robert Brokamp |
Wretched Retirement Realities You can't be a senior on the go without a pile of dough. Here are the most important numbers: the balances in your retirement accounts, how much you're contributing to them or withdrawing from them, and how you've invested them. |
The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Prioritizing Your Savings Should you save for retirement or for education for your kids? |
Reason June 2009 Lynn Scarlett |
Scarlett Green The author, now consulting for the Environmental Defense Fund, spoke with reason about her three biggest frustrations working for eight years making environmental policy under the Bush administration. |
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Save for Retirement, or Else There are no easy solutions to the retirement savings problem. Down under, saving isn't a choice. It's the law. For Americans, you need to plan for your own retirement future without government-sponsored private accounts to assist you. |