Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

Tensions are mounting in the eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. Neither of these countries wants a war, but an accidental escalation could trigger a conflict. Are Turkey and Greece on the brink of an armed conflict? Steve Forbes on the increasing disagreement and the adverse impact an escalation to war could have on the U.S.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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With the presidential election season now in full swing, we can expect to hear more calls for getting rid of the Electoral College, (especially from the Democrats), but is this a smart move? Should we abolish the Electoral College? Steve Forbes on the crucial points critics are missing in their cry to dump the college, and on the risks at hand if the election were to move to a straight popular vote.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Financial rules, restrictions and regulations have stifled the potential for Americans’ take-home pay for longer than we’d like to admit. As we celebrate the Labor Day weekend, let’s consider two easy ways to give working Americans a big boost to their wages. Steve Forbes on what we need to consider as a country that could give Americans a big pay increase and with that success make next year’s Labor Day weekend a joyous one indeed!

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve recently announced that the central bank would allow inflation to go above 2% as long as the “long-term” average is 2%. What does this mean for you? Steve Forbes on the Fed’s new policy, why they are trying to create inflation and the economic destruction this approach could cause.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Economies everywhere have suffered from the weight of the coronavirus lockdowns, but why aren't politicians eager to do everything possible to nurture them back to health? Steve Forbes on looming tax increases and the counterproductive political moves that should be reconsidered if we don’t want the future to include a poorer economy than we now imagine.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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U.S. economic recovery is slowly improving amidst the battle against Covid-19, but some states are unnecessarily hobbling toward that recovery. Why? Steve Forbes on the state-specific struggle with reopening, the destructive decisions crushing the economic recovery in such places as New York City and why Covid cannot be blamed.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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There’s a serious problem with price transparency regarding medical care in the U.S. Hidden costs are being dictated by hospitals, doctors and insurance companies, and we are being victimized and overcharged. Steve Forbes on why patients should be allowed to see the costs of their medical care and on the price-transparency changes that need to happen.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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A big debate is raging about reopening schools, and a growing number of districts are opting to remain online. What does this debate mean as we return to in-person-learning; is it safe to reopen America’s schools? Steve Forbes on the truth about reopening schools and on the health and economic costs we risk by keeping them closed or partially closed.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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While all eyes are on the political conventions here in the U.S., a potentially ominous event is unfolding in Europe that could eventually threaten our very security. But is Washington paying attention? Steve Forbes on the current unrest rocking Belarus and the potential danger that lurks ahead.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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With an election on the horizon and with the Federal Reserve, our central bank, printing money to pay for Covid-19 rescue packages, are we headed for an economic disaster—a disaster only a new gold standard can fix? Steve Forbes on the value of the dollar, the rising price of gold and where our economy could be headed if the Democrats win in November.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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