In These Three Countries, Getting Sick Does Not Mean Going Broke
While medical debt drives two-thirds of U.S. bankruptcies, systems in Taiwan, France, and Australia offer a blueprint for decoupling physical illness from …
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Your Daily Commute Is Now Costing More Than Ever — Here’s Why
As the average American drives 40 miles per day, a combination of record insurance premiums and high-tech repair costs has pushed transportation to a staggering …
South Korea Is Running Out of Babies — and the Rest of the World Is Watching
South Korea’s fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 0.65, sparking a national emergency that threatens to hollow out the country's economy and …
Why a Hospital Visit Bankrupts Americans But Not the French
As medical debt becomes a uniquely American crisis driving over half a million bankruptcies a year, the systems in Taiwan, France, and Australia offer a …
Three National Savings Accounts Now Control $3 Trillion — and They Are Rebuilding the World Economy
Sovereign wealth funds in Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore have shifted from passive rainy-day funds to the world's most influential deal-makers, wielding …
Your Rising Home Value Is Coming With a Hefty Price Tag — A Growing Property Tax Bill
As property tax assessments catch up to pandemic-era price surges, millions of Americans on fixed incomes are facing a 'sticker shock' that threatens their …
Why the World Is Racing to Provide $10-a-Day Childcare — and What the U.S. Is Missing
As Canada approaches its target for a nationwide universal childcare system, a global experiment is revealing that while subsidies can boost the economy, they …
Therapy Sessions Now Cost $150 and Your Insurance May Not Help
While the demand for mental health services reaches record highs, a widening gap between provider rates and insurance coverage is leaving millions of Americans …
Why Your Monthly Water Bill Is Rising Faster Than Inflation
As record-low reservoir levels and crumbling infrastructure collide, the hidden cost of water is emerging as a major driver of household expenses and global …
Why Life-Saving Insulin Costs So Much More in America Than Anywhere Else
While a vial of insulin costs less than $7 to manufacture, American patients have spent decades paying hundreds. An investigation into the complex web of …