Money & The Economy

New Bank Regulations Will Hurt Small Businesses And Middle-Class Borrowers The Most

The rapid succession of bank failures last spring clearly spooked federal regulators at the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, and…

3 years ago

Inflation Rises to 3.4%,Likely to Go Higher

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the inflation data for December 2023. The Consumer Price Index increased by 0.3%…

3 years ago

Consumers Are Right To Think Biden’s Economy Is In Bad Shape, Experts Say

The Biden administration and the media insist that the economy is doing well, with claims of big job growth and…

3 years ago

Bidenomics Keeping US Economy Off Balance

The free market system, when left alone, will always reach a balance. Individual markets end up with a fair price…

3 years ago

Oil Giant Announces Massive Losses Due to California’s Extreme Policies

Chevron announced Tuesday that it is anticipating up to $4 billion in asset value reductions for its 2023 fourth-quarter results,…

3 years ago

Two Strategies for Making Better Financial Choices in 2024

The Aesop Fable known as The Ant and the Grasshopper offers a profound commentary on life and work. Its moral…

3 years ago

Americans’ Finances Took A Beating In 2023 Amidst Persistent Inflation And High Interest Rates

Americans are struggling economically going into 2024, as harsh economic conditions in 2023 drained savings accounts, with factors like ever-rising…

3 years ago

Automakers Are Flush With Cash, But Investors Not Optimistic As Electric Vehicle Sales Struggle

Top automakers are flushed with cash after a profitable year, but investors are skittish about buying in as poor electric vehicle…

3 years ago

Holiday Sales Growth Slows As Americans Reel From High Inflation

U.S. retail sales from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 grew only 3.1%, matching inflation and indicating that consumers are feeling…

3 years ago

Majority Of Small Businesses Not Seeing Holiday Bump As Consumers Run Out Of Cash

In a poll of small business owners, 76% said that they had not seen an increase in sales during the…

3 years ago