Tag: Opinion
Corporate use of tax havens skyrocketing
About a decade ago, the world’s biggest economies agreed to crack down on multinational corporations’ abusive use of tax havens. This resulted in a...
Why do some remote workers miss commuting?
For most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office takes nearly one full hour a day – 26 minutes each...
Cost of getting sick for older people of color is higher
As you age, you’re more likely to get sick. And health problems can affect your financial well-being too.
People with health problems spend heavily on...
Dealing with ‘dark personality traits’ at work
Have you ever suffered through tales of greatness from a self-absorbed “friend” who reminds you of Michael Scott from “The Office” – and not...
R.I. leaders need to invest in long-term care workforce
The General Assembly and Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration face key questions about the state’s budgetary priorities. What will Rhode Island do with its...
Effective altruism a growing charitable movement
Effective altruism is an intellectual and charitable movement that aspires to find the best ways to help others. People dedicated to it rely on...
The pain of Uncle Sam’s higher interest payments
Consumers and businesses aren’t the only ones feeling the pain of higher borrowing costs because of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Uncle Sam is too.
The...
3 ways supply chains changes will affect everybody
The global supply chains that modern companies depend on were turned upside down three years ago after COVID-19 emerged in China. The spread of...
What’s a ‘gig’? In this economy, it’s crucial to know
The “gig” economy has captured the attention of technology futurists, journalists, academics and policymakers.
“Future of work” discussions tend toward two extremes: breathless excitement at...
Talking it out may ease political rifts
Simmering tension in American politics came to a head two years ago, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to overthrow the...
