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Paul Ausick | Jan 26, 2017 at 1:55 PM EST

US Hit with 12 Natural Disasters in 2016 Costing $1 Billion or More

In 2016, the United States experienced six flooding events that exceeded the once-in-a-thousand years expectation level.

Paul Ausick | Jan 24, 2017 at 1:40 PM EST

America’s Best Automobile Insurance Companies

Researchers at the Insure.com website commissioned a survey of 3,700 American insurance customers and ranked the companies.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 24, 2017 at 6:35 AM EST

Mexican Economy, World’s 15th Largest, by the Numbers

Major trade friction with the United States could be economically devastating to the Mexican economy, the 15th largest in the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 20, 2017 at 6:25 AM EST

Don’t Tell Farmers Economy Is Getting Better; It’s Not

Don't tell farmers who live and work in the major agricultural states that economic strength has started to rekindle. Their…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 18, 2017 at 3:30 PM EST

Janet Yellen Points to Rate Hikes Thru 2019: Full Employment, Inflation at Target

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California. Her…

Paul Ausick | Jan 18, 2017 at 11:55 AM EST

Consumers Want Premium Products — and They’re Willing to Pay for Them

As the world's middle class expands, demand for premium products in a variety of categories is growing very quickly.

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 18, 2017 at 10:40 AM EST

Consumer Inflation Now Firmly Hitting Janet Yellen’s Rate Hike Threshold

Just last week, producer prices indicated a stalling out at the wholesale level. But what happens in prices at the…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM EST

Why the Border Adjustment Tax Is Already Losing Momentum

With a Republican House and Senate, corporate taxes under a Donald Trump presidency are almost certain to come down in…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 17, 2017 at 11:50 AM EST

Nashville Leads List of Windiest American Cities

For those who think Chicago deserves the title of the "Windiest City in America," think again. Based on new research,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 16, 2017 at 12:22 PM EST

Bill Gates and 7 Others Have as Much Wealth as Poorest Half of the World

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) apparently cannot give away enough to help worthy causes. Oxfam has targeted…

Paul Ausick | Jan 15, 2017 at 9:04 AM EST

10 Worst States to Grow Old

The 10 US States where growing old is most difficult based on income, health, education, and environment.

Paul Ausick | Jan 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST

Which Privately Held Firms Have a Bright Outlook for 2017?

2017 outlook for privately held firms in the on-demand food business, the cheap smartphone business and marijuana-related businesses.

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 13, 2017 at 11:05 AM EST

Are Inflation and Consumer Spending Already Petering Out?

Fresh economic data from Friday, January 13, 2017 might be signaling that the recent gains made in the reflationary pressure…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 13, 2017 at 6:35 AM EST

The California Drought, Which Was to Last Centuries, May Be Over

Not terribly long ago, scientists forecast the California drought could last for decades, or even centuries. Recent storms may have…

Chris Lange | Jan 12, 2017 at 11:35 AM EST

Most Americans Can’t Afford Common Unexpected Expenses

Some people put away money for a rainy day, to help out if they should encounter any difficulty such as…

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Economy Articles

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US Hit with 12 Natural Disasters in 2016 Costing $1 Billion or More

America’s Best Automobile Insurance Companies

Mexican Economy, World’s 15th Largest, by the Numbers

Don’t Tell Farmers Economy Is Getting Better; It’s Not

Janet Yellen Points to Rate Hikes Thru 2019: Full Employment, Inflation at Target

Consumers Want Premium Products — and They’re Willing to Pay for Them

Consumer Inflation Now Firmly Hitting Janet Yellen’s Rate Hike Threshold

Why the Border Adjustment Tax Is Already Losing Momentum

Nashville Leads List of Windiest American Cities

Bill Gates and 7 Others Have as Much Wealth as Poorest Half of the World

10 Worst States to Grow Old

Which Privately Held Firms Have a Bright Outlook for 2017?

Are Inflation and Consumer Spending Already Petering Out?

The California Drought, Which Was to Last Centuries, May Be Over

Most Americans Can’t Afford Common Unexpected Expenses

Social Security’s $255 Death Benefit Hasn’t Changed Since the 1950s. Here’s What Survivors Actually Need.

Why Claiming Social Security at 62 Locks In a 30 Percent Benefit Cut for the Rest of Your Life

The $1.5 Million 401(k) Tax Trap: How Bracket Smoothing Saves Retirees From 40% Effective Rates

Social Security's $255 Death Benefit Hasn't Changed Since the 1950s. Here's What Survivors Actually Need.

Why Claiming Social Security at 62 Locks In a 30 Percent Benefit Cut for the Rest of Your Life

Social Security’s $255 Death Benefit Hasn’t Changed Since the 1950s. Here’s What Survivors Actually Need.

Why Claiming Social Security at 62 Locks In a 30 Percent Benefit Cut for the Rest of Your Life

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

US Hit with 12 Natural Disasters in 2016 Costing $1 Billion or More

America’s Best Automobile Insurance Companies

Mexican Economy, World’s 15th Largest, by the Numbers

Don’t Tell Farmers Economy Is Getting Better; It’s Not

Janet Yellen Points to Rate Hikes Thru 2019: Full Employment, Inflation at Target

Consumers Want Premium Products — and They’re Willing to Pay for Them

Consumer Inflation Now Firmly Hitting Janet Yellen’s Rate Hike Threshold

Why the Border Adjustment Tax Is Already Losing Momentum

Nashville Leads List of Windiest American Cities

Bill Gates and 7 Others Have as Much Wealth as Poorest Half of the World

10 Worst States to Grow Old

Which Privately Held Firms Have a Bright Outlook for 2017?

Are Inflation and Consumer Spending Already Petering Out?

The California Drought, Which Was to Last Centuries, May Be Over

Most Americans Can’t Afford Common Unexpected Expenses

Social Security’s $255 Death Benefit Hasn’t Changed Since the 1950s. Here’s What Survivors Actually Need.

Why Claiming Social Security at 62 Locks In a 30 Percent Benefit Cut for the Rest of Your Life

The $1.5 Million 401(k) Tax Trap: How Bracket Smoothing Saves Retirees From 40% Effective Rates

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