The U.S. economy is a massive aggregation of moving parts, some in plain sight and some hidden from view. The average citizen feels like they have very little control over such an enormous system,…
The consumer price index (CPI) for February was higher than expected, partly because motor vehicle insurance was up sharply.
After a period of share inflation, during which the Federal Reserve raised rates to tame it, the central bank may have accomplished its goal. Inflation needed to come down to 2%, the Fed said,…
The cost of living in America can vary widely from city to city. The coastal cities are usually the most expensive based on income and cost of living. New York, Los Angeles, and San…
A recent analysis reveals that the states people moved away from most in 2023 were New Jersey and Illinois.
Since the mid-1700s, America has had a string of enemies that have run from England to Germany during the two world wars, to Japan in World War II, and to Russia during the post-war…
The Census puts out a report that covers US population growth from year to year. Each year ends based on a July 31 fiscal. The latest version is titled “U.S. Population Trends Return to…
The total number of members of the House of Representatives was set at 435 in 1911. The figure moves up or down by state based on population. Every ten years, the Census releases the…
What is “liveability”? According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, it is a blend of the stability of government and business, strong and reliable infrastructure, schools and healthcare, culture and entertainment, and even sporting events.…
The problem of homelessness in America got worse, as it rose 12% from last year, according to a new study released by HUD, to 653,000. According to The Wall Street Journal, the figures marked…
Consumer price index reaction is mixed, while falling oil and gasoline prices offer some relief to American consumers.
Some of the largest cities in developed nations have reputations for a high cost of living. This is certainly true in the US. New York, LA, and San Francisco are notorious for the expense…
Living in the heart of the city is what millions of people fantasize about. You’re close to the action so it feels like there’s always something to do. You never feel bored which can…
Crime is up and down in the US in 2023, depending on the type of crime. FBI statistics have often been used for measurements, but that may change. More recent information comes from the…
As measured by the CPI, the cost of living soared just under two years ago by 8% a month, year over the previous year. Almost certainly, the process of the Fed raising rates took…
