Is the New Way to Give a Better Way to Give?
Donor-advised funds are gaining popularity, but charities may be losing out.
Economy
Republicans Race to Finish Their Tax Cuts
The GOP wants to enact a final bill into law next week, but it has to make some tricky decisions first.
How the Kim Kardashians of Yesteryear Helped Women Get the Vote
Now all but forgotten, a group of New York socialites was instrumental to the success of the suffrage movement.
The United States Is Already a Low-Tax Country
The Republican tax cuts would make it an even lower-tax country, and a lower-benefit one too.
The Christmas-Tree Shortage Could Last for Years
During the recession, growers didn't have the cash to plant adequately—and those smaller crops are just starting to hit the market.
Shohei Ohtani Might Be the Most Underpaid Man in the World
The 23-year-old Japanese star just signed a six-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels for almost $200 million less than what he’s estimated to be worth.
Who Broke the Economy?
The authors of a new book argue that government regulations have been giving an unfair advantage to those already on top.
Is It Unethical for People to Pass Their Wealth On to Their Children?
A conversation about inheritance, philanthropy, and aging with the philosopher Martha Nussbaum and the law professor Saul Levmore
Soccer Stadiums Are the New Football Stadiums
In hopes of securing an MLS expansion team, cities are proposing to spend lots of public money on building arenas.
Is Bitcoin the Most Obvious Bubble Ever?
The cryptocurrency is almost certainly due for a major correction. But its long-term value remains a mystery.