Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before the Covid-19 crisis, U.S. health-care authorities and others were waging a relentless war against electronic cigarettes, or vaping. But can these antivaping forces actually save lives by persuading smokers not to switch to e-cigarettes? Steve Forbes on the deadly truth behind these antivaping campaigns and on the facts we need to consider when it comes to the most effective alternatives to smoking tobacco.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

As millions of students across the country face uncertainty, the debate continues around the return to classroom learning. However, another even more fundamental issue is on the horizon: Why should children’s educational opportunities be restricted by their zip codes? Steve Forbes on the public school system crisis and the reform we should consider for the future of our youth. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Remember, before Covid-19, the pay for lower-income workers was rising at a faster pace than anyone else’s? So why is the idea of universal basic income (UBI) now gaining ground, and why is paying every adult $1,000 a month even a solution to the fight against Covid-19? Steve Forbes on the ethical and practical problems related to UBI and the detrimental economic consequences such payouts could cause.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

With the Presidential election just a few months away, the Covid-19 crisis has left voters deprived of the normal opportunities for sizing up candidates. Formal televised presidential debates have been a fixture of this process since 1976, and now Democratic operatives are suddenly rallying to  scrap the iconic event. Steve Forbes on the truth behind why Democrats don't want to see Biden debate Trump, and why the public should react furiously to their attempt to block these debates.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The big tech CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google were attacked from all sides as they testified remotely before Congress last week, and while their companies are astonishing examples of creativity and innovation, what they revealed was a collective sense of political hubris. Steve Forbes on the politics of the big tech hearing, the self-destructive behavior of these CEOs and how they should start practicing the wise, commonsense approach to customer service. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The 2020 presidential election is just a few months away, and the coronavirus continues to plague our nation. What will this mean come November, and should the elections be postponed as recently was suggested by President Trump? Steve Forbes on the big problems looming as we inch toward the presidential election in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Price reform for pharmaceutical drugs is long overdue, but the drastic cuts in prices that the White House is trying to force on pharmaceutical companies will cripple innovation. Steve Forbes on the necessary reform that will preserve drug research and development and why it’s crucial to the future of U.S. health care.Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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.