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Farewell, Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy

The price for Ubers, scooters and Airbnb rentals is going up as tech companies aim for profitability.

How Long Should It Take to Give Away Millions?

The promise of philanthropy was that the wealthy could enjoy tax breaks for their charitable contributions. The pandemic laid bare how accumulation can trump getting…

Treasury Secretary Calls On Congress for More Funding

The Treasury secretary called on Congress to provide more funding for her agency, which oversees a sprawling set of relief programs.

The U.S. added 559,000 jobs in May, adding to hope about the economic recovery.

Many employers report having trouble finding applicants. Economists say the labor market may simply need time to get sorted out.

Social Security and Covid: Why Getting Help Won't Be the Same

The pandemic abruptly closed the agency’s 1,200 offices, and officials are considering how to move forward. One issue: Without the offices, fewer low-income seniors sought…

Job Training That’s Free Until You’re Hired Is a Blueprint for Biden

Social Finance, a nonprofit, is spreading a model in which training programs get paid if students get hired, not just if they enroll.

Tax Day 2021: Here's What You Need to Know

The I.R.S. said tax filers who needed more time could have an extra month. The federal tax deadline has arrived.

How the Pandemic Has Changed Attitudes Toward Wealth

Americans found that money cannot buy everything, and they used their wealth to build relationships and help others, according to two recent surveys.

An Activist Investor Leads a Rebellion Against Exxon Mobil

A small activist investment fund scored a huge win.