Money & The Economy

Trump Effect: Holiday Retail Sales Up Double Digits

2017 holiday retail sales totals are up 16 percent year-over-year (YOY) according to an industry data analysis firm and the…

9 years ago

Illinois: A debacle of Democrat Rule and Ruin

People of Illinois, how do you like living in a state experiencing a severe financial crisis?  Well, that’s where you…

9 years ago

Trump effect: Fed raises fourth quarter GDP Forecast to near 4 percent

The New York Federal Reserve on Friday raised its estimate for fourth-quarter GDP closer to 4% after revisions of earlier data…

9 years ago

Trump Effect: American optimism on economy at 11-year high

A new survey released Monday showed that Americans feel better about the economy now than at any point in recent…

9 years ago

What’s in the final version of the Republican tax bill

The conference committee that was negotiating the differences between the tax reform bills passed by the House and Senate has…

9 years ago

Trump Effect: Nov. Retail Sales Blow Out Expectations

U.S. retail sales figures blew out expectations for November as the holiday season and enthusiasm for President Donald Trump's economic…

9 years ago

The Trump Effect: U.S. Employers Report the Most Optimistic Hiring Outlook in a Decade

Outlook of +19% Driven by Optimism in Construction, Manufacturing and Transportation & Utilities Employers in the Midwest Report Strongest Hiring…

9 years ago

What trends will retail see in 2018?

SAN FRANCISCO -- Adyen, the payments platform of choice for the world's leading companies, Tuesday released its global retail predictions for 2018.…

9 years ago

Hogan: Social Security Won’t Give You Security

If you're counting on Social Security to finance your retirement, you're in for a big surprise. Money expert Chris Hogan…

9 years ago

Three Ways to Protect Yourself from the “Pay Upfront Scam” During a Holiday Cash Crunch

Many Pennsylvanians may find themselves looking for solutions to a cash crunch during the holiday shopping season. However, Pennsylvania's Secretary…

9 years ago