Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

Should there be a wealth tax? As we close in on the 2020 election, the Democrats think there should be, but such a tax could kill the economy. Steve Forbes on the truth behind these tax-the-rich ideas and how they would do more harm than good.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and some states are delaying their reopening plans, the U.S. economy needs all the help it can get, but a payroll tax holiday will not be a part of that plan. Steve Forbes on how the new stimulus bill is shaping up and the negative impact it will have on an already vulnerable economy.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As gold prices surge, smart investors are paying attention. But is the recent spike a warning of an imminent financial and economic crisis? Steve Forbes on the conditions causing the rising price of gold and what the U.S. should do to avoid economic disaster.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

U.S. military forces are aboard for American security and in defense of our nation, but as the Trump administration moves to withdraw a number of these troops, is a major threat to America’s security looming? Steve Forbes on why withdrawing U.S. Troops from abroad may be a dangerous decision.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Will the coronavirus forever change the future of higher education? With the cost of tuition increasing four times the rate of inflation, are some of us better off without college? Steve Forbes on the education crisis that the coronavirus has revealed and the fundamental reform these institutions should consider as more people realize a college degree may not be the gateway to success. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The White House and Congress are cooking up a new stimulus bill, but will it do more harm than good? The fate of the economy and the stock market depend on the answer. Steve Forbes on what this next stimulus package will include, the policy changes necessary to boost economic activity and the Republican opposition that could jeopardize it and leave Americans paying the price in November.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

What are the stock market warning signs you may be overlooking? A weak stock market signals economic trouble, and if stocks go down, that means fewer retirement assets for working Americans. Steve Forbes on how Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s suffocating rules and regulations could cost Americans their pensions and even their jobs.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Will Joe Biden’s $700 billion tax plan — which will raise taxes — help or hurt the economy? Steve Forbes on what Americans can expect if the Democrats win the White House this November.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the reopening of schools in the Fall, the debate continues to rage about what policies should be adopted in the face of coronavirus cases increasing as the new academic year approaches. Should Covid-19 stand in the way of going back to school? Steve Forbes on why the reopening of schools is crucial to support the well-being of students and parents being able to return to work.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As new coronavirus outbreaks plague the U.S., observers worry that the economic revival will be disrupted, but what are the factors that must be considered? Steve Forbes on the increase in testing, the upswing in economic activity and stock market trends amidst the pandemic. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Declaration of Independence is the most remarkable document in U.S. history, but how did the spirit and ideology it embodies enable the U.S. to become the most successful nation ever? Steve Forbes on our nation’s history and the profound concepts that make our country unique. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Covid-19 lockdowns have left millions of Americans unemployed, reliant on government stimulus and in need of cash. And now a new accounting rule that could prove devastating to the country's economic recovery. Steve Forbes on the need for a new stimulus bill and more individual checks now.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The housing market is heating up and interest rates are low, but homeownership continues to be unnecessarily out of reach for many Americans. Steve Forbes on the excessive government regulations that may be stifling the American Dream. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Gold continues to rise during hard times, but where does this leave the stock market, and what are the increasing concerns you need to be aware of? Is now really the time to buy gold, and should you hold or sell your stocks? Steve Forbes on what you need to watch for now.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As the COVID crisis continues to threaten financial stability across the US, a new stimulus check is in your future, but what does this mean for you or your business? Steve Forbes on the White House Relief Plan and what you need to know about this next round of stimulus.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Airlines have been one of the industries hardest hit by Covid-19, grounding travelers around the world and putting many companies on life support. Steve Forbes on what the future of airline travel may look like in the wake of the pandemic and how startups are reimagining the experience for the future.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Should companies like Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook be broken up? Steve Forbes on how Big Tech’s abuse of power, arbitrary anticonservative takedowns of content and other high-handed behavior have left them feeling the pressure.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Did you know law enforcement can seize your property if they suspect it’s involved in a crime? Steve Forbes on civil asset forfeiture, a procedure claimed to target the illicit proceeds of organized crime has evolved as a revenue source for a number of government entities. As congress aims pass a major police reform bill few are talking about a critical law enforcement reform that disproportionately hurts low income communities and minorities. Should Police be able to seize and keep your property even if you haven’t been committed of a crime? Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Steve Forbes on the stock market’s most recent crash and whether or not a panic-and-sell approach is really necessary. What does this crash mean for the economy and where do we stand with the reported rise in Covid-19 numbers?Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Steve Forbes on how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted life as we know it, including the future of professional sports. With devoted fans eager for a return to the playing field, Major League Baseball continues to face internal disputes, but with no opening day in sight, will 2020 be a year without baseball?Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.