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Paul Ausick | Apr 22, 2019 at 1:25 PM EDT

Can Social Security and Medicare Be Saved Before Funds Deplete Significantly?

The release Monday of the annual report on the status of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds indicates that…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 19, 2019 at 8:45 AM EDT

This Texas City Is the Fastest Growing in America

A number of the fastest-growing U.S. cities and counties are located in Texas, according to a new Census report. One…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 19, 2019 at 8:41 AM EDT

This Tiny North Dakota County Is the Fastest Growing in America

Among the 3,142 counties in America, only one grew over 50%, according to a recent Census survey. It is a…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 18, 2019 at 9:25 AM EDT

Weekly Jobless Claims and Retail Sales Bring Stocks Back Up on Thursday

There was good news again on the retail sales front after some prior disappointments, and the weekly jobless claims were…

Paul Ausick | Apr 17, 2019 at 9:18 AM EDT

Ocean Plastics 10 Times Worse in the Last 20 Years Than in the Previous 4 Decades

The amount of plastic debris found in the North Atlantic has increased by more than 10 times since the turn…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 17, 2019 at 4:47 AM EDT

China Economy Expands at 6.4% as Strong Growth Holds

Many experts believed a trade war with the United States would dampen China’s economic growth. They were wrong. It grew…

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 16, 2019 at 10:35 AM EDT

Slower Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Signal US Not Immune to Slower Global Growth

One concern here is that the United States is proving to not be entirely immune to the slowing global growth…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 15, 2019 at 6:25 AM EDT

Nearly Half of Americans Say Their Taxes Are Too High, Lowest Level Since 1956

A new survey shows that less than half of Americans believe their tax burden is too high, the lowest level…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 15, 2019 at 5:35 AM EDT

A Rare Tornado Watch in Manhattan Today

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for Manhattan as lightning brightened normally dark skies. The watch was scheduled…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 13, 2019 at 8:15 AM EDT

Can Smiling Make People Happier?

When people get happy, they often smile. New research shows that when people smile, on the other hand, they get…

Paul Ausick | Apr 11, 2019 at 2:45 PM EDT

US Farmers and Ranchers Getting Older, Fewer, More Female

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2017 Census Thursday. The data continues a trend downward in both the number…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM EDT

These Are the Places Americans Will Vacation in This Summer

About two-thirds of the people who travel for leisure will take a summer trip this year. Many of them will…

Paul Ausick | Apr 10, 2019 at 11:11 AM EDT

CEOs in America Continue Losing Their Jobs at a Record Pace

U.S. CEOs continued leaving their jobs at a near-record pace in March, lifting first-quarter departures to their highest-ever total.

Jon C. Ogg | Apr 10, 2019 at 9:25 AM EDT

Higher US Inflation in March Is the Envy of Europe

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its first look at consumer inflation for the month of March. The Consumer…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Apr 10, 2019 at 9:13 AM EDT

Famous Colleges Aside, It’s Easier Than Ever to Get into Good Universities, Study Shows

Among the things lost in the admissions scandal involving parents who paid money under the table to get their children…

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Can Social Security and Medicare Be Saved Before Funds Deplete Significantly?

This Texas City Is the Fastest Growing in America

This Tiny North Dakota County Is the Fastest Growing in America

Weekly Jobless Claims and Retail Sales Bring Stocks Back Up on Thursday

Ocean Plastics 10 Times Worse in the Last 20 Years Than in the Previous 4 Decades

China Economy Expands at 6.4% as Strong Growth Holds

Slower Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Signal US Not Immune to Slower Global Growth

Nearly Half of Americans Say Their Taxes Are Too High, Lowest Level Since 1956

A Rare Tornado Watch in Manhattan Today

Can Smiling Make People Happier?

US Farmers and Ranchers Getting Older, Fewer, More Female

These Are the Places Americans Will Vacation in This Summer

CEOs in America Continue Losing Their Jobs at a Record Pace

Higher US Inflation in March Is the Envy of Europe

Famous Colleges Aside, It’s Easier Than Ever to Get into Good Universities, Study Shows

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

Can Social Security and Medicare Be Saved Before Funds Deplete Significantly?

This Texas City Is the Fastest Growing in America

This Tiny North Dakota County Is the Fastest Growing in America

Weekly Jobless Claims and Retail Sales Bring Stocks Back Up on Thursday

Ocean Plastics 10 Times Worse in the Last 20 Years Than in the Previous 4 Decades

China Economy Expands at 6.4% as Strong Growth Holds

Slower Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Signal US Not Immune to Slower Global Growth

Nearly Half of Americans Say Their Taxes Are Too High, Lowest Level Since 1956

A Rare Tornado Watch in Manhattan Today

Can Smiling Make People Happier?

US Farmers and Ranchers Getting Older, Fewer, More Female

These Are the Places Americans Will Vacation in This Summer

CEOs in America Continue Losing Their Jobs at a Record Pace

Higher US Inflation in March Is the Envy of Europe

Famous Colleges Aside, It’s Easier Than Ever to Get into Good Universities, Study Shows

Retired and Considering Remarrying? Five Questions That Determine Whether You Should

The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist

He Wants to Spend Retirement Restoring Classic Cars. How Large a Portfolio Does He Need?

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