Driving: It’s How Americans Spend 70 Billion Hours a Year
U.S. drivers spend 70 billion hours a year behind the wheel according to a new report from AAA.
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The 10 Americans Who Gave Away the Most Money Last Year
These are the top 10 donors to charitable organizations in 2018, according to Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Fed Chair Powell Sounds Extremely Different at Start of 2019 Versus 2018
In an appearance in front of the U.S. Senate, Federal Reserve Chair Powell said that the economy remains strong but he warned that dangers are brewing.
A New Proposal to Break New York Into 2 States
There have long been two parts to New York State. The area around New York City is nearly a state unto itself.
Three-Quarters of Economists Expect Recession by 2021
A new survey of economists reveals that three-quarters expect a U.S. recession by 2021. They don't blame the Federal Reserve, however. Most see dire effects caused by huge and rising federal deficits.
Why People Don’t Get Their Tax Refunds On Time
The government shutdown could cause some people to experience a delay in getting their refunds, as measured against what the Internal Revenue Service says is the normal period.
Durable Goods Report Finally Arrives: Mixed Strength in All
A gain of 1.2% in durable goods in December might sound better than some had expected, considering how much slowness had been seen in many economic reports around that time.
How to Get a Loan Now Based on a Coming Tax Refund
We've all seen the ads promoting loans backed by expected tax refunds. Here's how those work and why they may be helpful to some taxpayers.
New Advice on How Companies Should Ready for Recession
Consulting and accounting firm Deloitte has gotten out in front of how a new recession will hit companies. Additionally, it has offered advice about what companies should do over the course of a downturn.
Strong Consumer Sentiment Recovery Isn’t Just About the End of the Government Shutdown
Consumer sentiment had been expected to recover from January's lows due to the federal government shutdown, but the University of Michigan's survey delivered an even stronger recovery than expected.
The High Cost of (Not-So-True) Love
Romance scams were the fastest growing type of fraud in 2018 and also the most costly to its victims. The Federal Trade Commissions has some tips for detecting and avoiding these scams.
Marriage: Still the Main Route to the 1% for Women
A woman on her own has a slim chance of making into the top 1% of income earners despite qualifications that are equal to or better than those of their male counterparts.
Growing Pains in America: Too Much Credit Card Debt vs Emergency Savings
More than 70 million Americans have more credit card debt than they have in emergency savings, the highest rate in almost a decade.
Will the Fed Notice the Inflation Trends Ahead?
In the Federal Reserve's endless quest to raise interest rates in the past two years, one of the big concerns with a strong economy and with better wage growth was that inflation might get…
Americans’ Confidence About Their Own Finances Reaches Near-Record Highs
Americans are feeling more and more confident about their finances in 2019. It turns out that the stock market panic late in 2018, all the trade war fears and even a partial government shutdown…