Money & The Economy

Economy Constrained by Competing Effects of Elevated Inflation and Strong Labor Market

Tightening monetary policy and elevated inflation remain the primary causes of a stagnating economy despite strong job growth, according to…

4 years ago

Manufacturer Optimism Declines Amid Rising Inflation and Continued Supply Chain Challenges, Report Finds

As material costs increase and supply chain challenges continue to delay production, manufacturers' optimism has declined, according to a new…

4 years ago

Here’s a plan to virtually eliminate the IRS, increase tax revenue and end cheating

The Inflation Reduction Act will add 87,000 employees to the IRS while increasing funding by $80 billion. President Biden says…

4 years ago

How Democrats Profit From Financial ‘Reform’

By now, America has already heard every member of the Democratic Party talk about voting for the recently passed (and…

4 years ago

It Hasn’t Been This Expensive To Raise A Child Since The 1980s

The cost of raising a child to the age of 17 has climbed to $300,000, as the cost of necessities…

4 years ago

41% of Workers Believe We’re Already in a Recession

Amid debate about whether the US is in a recession, a new survey reveals that 41 percent of workers believe…

4 years ago

Major Economic Indicator Drops Further, Suggests a Recession

A major indicator of U.S. economic activity decreased by 0.4 percent in July 2022 to 116.6 (2016=100), after declining by 0.7 percent…

4 years ago

Ask Rusty: Can My Wife Claim the Social Security Spouse Benefit First?

Dear Rusty: I have been getting Social Security since age 66. My wife turned 62 in June. We are thinking…

4 years ago

A Major Warning Sign Just Flashed For The Housing Market

Privately-owned housing starts, which represents the start of construction on new privately-owned houses, fell 9.6% from June to July, a…

4 years ago

Energy Costs Rise Most in Eight Northeastern States, California and Illinois

New Study Finds Energy Cost Increases From $623 to $2,682 per year from 2020 – 2022 A new study released today documents state-level homeowner…

4 years ago