Wealth Inequality

A new study shows the simple math of why — absent radical measures — America's racial wealth gap won't be closing anytime soon.

Among the bottom fifth of income earners, who are more likely to be black and Latino, about 35% of them lost their jobs.

As Republicans prepare to pass their massive tax overhaul, they are planning to lessen, or even eliminate, the estate tax. Critics say the tax plays an important role in making the economy fair.

01/13/15 - This hour on Topical Currents we feature CNBC Wall Street correspondent Kate Kelly, who’ll discuss the realm of financial commodity traders.…