Money & The Economy

Jerome Powell Says An Economic ‘Soft Landing’ Is Not The Fed’s ‘Baseline Expectation’

An economic soft landing is not a baseline expectation for the Federal Reserve as it keeps interest rates high, according…

3 years ago

‘The Best Of All Worlds’: Janet Yellen Says She Doesn’t ‘See Any Signs’ Of An Economic Downturn

Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen claimed she did not “see any signs the economy is at risk of a…

3 years ago

Handling an Inheritance Well and Dealing with the IRS Both Require a Game Plan

While not always easy to think about, an inheritance is a part of the financial picture for many baby boomers.…

3 years ago

Half Of Americans Are Priced Out Of The Car Market. Here’s Why

Half of Americans are priced out of the current car market, unable to spare the average loan payment for either…

3 years ago

The UAW’s Ridiculous Demands

The United Auto Workers have begun to strike all three of the major domestic automobile producers. They are seeking a…

3 years ago

Child Poverty More Than Doubled In Biden’s Second Year, Census Data Shows

The U.S. saw a sharp rise in the government’s supplemental poverty rate and a fall in real incomes for Americans…

3 years ago

‘Discouraging’: Small Business Owners Sour On Economy As Inflation Picks Back Up

Small businesses in August were increasingly pessimistic about the economy as companies struggle with a tight job market and rising…

3 years ago

Coming: higher inflation, higher interest rates, labor strikes, wage/price spiral

On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index for August will be released. It will show a significant increase in inflation, perhaps…

3 years ago

Latest data points to September interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee will meet again later this month. The popular belief is that the Fed will…

3 years ago

4 Ways Young People Can Hedge against Inflation

When money becomes less valuable and costs rise, the money you have saved affords you exponentially less. In the short…

3 years ago