Medicare is about to change a drug program that held down the cost of premiums. Here’s what to know.
Experts say this could mean that more seniors will switch to Medicare Advantage plans
Experts say this could mean that more seniors will switch to Medicare Advantage plans
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb. 18, 2026. Jill Connelly | Getty Images Meta is set to report earnings after the market close Wednesday, and traders on prediction market platform Kalshi think the Instagram parent will use its conference call to highlight its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and push…
Reality check—governments in Canada are large and growing beng Tue, 07/21/2026 – 10:06 EST. READ TIME 3 MIN. The Carney government’s plan to shrink the federal “public service” has sparked debate about the proper size of the federal government. Before taking a stance on this question, Canadians should understand how large the government sector is…
Reality check—top earners already pay majority of taxes in Canada beng Thu, 07/16/2026 – 07:35 EST. READ TIME 3 MIN. As Canadians grapple with a sputtering economy and the cost of living, some advocates want governments in Canada to increase taxes on high-income individuals. According to this narrative, the tax system is “unfair” and governments…
21 July 2026 Credit standards tightened moderately for firms amid higher perceived risks Business loan demand rose slightly, while household loan demand decreased Credit standards tightened most in sectors such as the car industry and energy-intensive manufacturing According to the July 2026 bank lending survey (BLS), euro area banks reported a moderate net tightening of…
We rely on experts for a lot of our information. By “expert,” I mean someone who is paid for their opinion. Roger Koppl uses this definition in his 2018 book Expert Failure, and I use the same definition in my research, which is based on his book. This definition is useful because it allows us…
Thursday, July 17, 2025 Which Critical Government IT Systems Are Most In Need of Modernization? Each year, the federal government spends more than $100 billion on IT systems and cyber-related investments. About 80% of this funding goes to operating and maintaining existing IT, including old systems known as legacy IT. GAO identified several legacy systems…