Hiltzik: Is $140,000 really a poverty income? Clearly not, but the viral debate underscores the 'affordability' issue

A wealth manager wrote that $140,000 a year means poverty in today's America, sparking controversy. He's wrong, but he made a ...

What is a ‘K-shaped’ economy and why is it a concern?

The K-shaped economy describes a growing divide between higher and lower wage earners. A red hot investment markets, driven ...