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Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 3, 2018 at 6:20 AM EST

10 States Where the Most People Are Moving (and Leaving)

People are moving to small states and leaving large ones, according to a recently released study, due in part to…

Paul Ausick | Jan 2, 2018 at 11:35 AM EST

How Fed Interest Rate Changes Will Affect Consumers in 2018

An expected three Fed interest rate hikes are on tap for 2018. If all three materialize they will affect how…

Jon C. Ogg | Jan 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM EST

How December’s Unemployment Report Could Set the Tone for 2018 Expectations

The markets are going to get their last employment situation report for 2017 on Friday, and the unemployment rate is…

Paul Ausick | Dec 29, 2017 at 11:05 AM EST

Americans Added $1,054 to Personal Debt This Holiday Season

Among Americans who went into debt this past holiday season, the average debt incurred was up 5% year over year…

Paul Ausick | Dec 28, 2017 at 2:02 PM EST

US Population Adds One Person Every 18 Seconds

The U.S. population will grow by more than 2 million people in 2017, cementing its place as the world's third…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 27, 2017 at 10:25 AM EST

Consumer Confidence Rapidly Peels Away From 17-Year Highs

The Conference Board has released its December reading on consumer confidence. After coming in with a rather strong reading in…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 27, 2017 at 6:15 AM EST

New York Area Property Taxes Soar as Questions About Discretionary Income Rise

While it is too early to tell, discretionary income in many areas around the nation could be curtailed and undermine…

Paul Ausick | Dec 26, 2017 at 11:40 AM EST

Russia Setting Rules for Cryptocurrency Miners

Russia is working on rules to regulate cryptocurrencies, mining, and coin offerings in the country. But will the rules keep…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 26, 2017 at 11:20 AM EST

Should Global Investor Confidence Really Still Be Shrinking?

State Street has released its Investor Confidence Index, which measures the global risk tolerance of institutional investors.

Paul Ausick | Dec 25, 2017 at 7:22 AM EST

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Making resolutions for the New Year often involves taking better care of ourselves, paying attention to exercise and diet. Keeping…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 22, 2017 at 11:25 AM EST

Consumer Sentiment Dips in December but Remains Quite Positive for 2018

The University of Michigan's revised consumer sentiment reading for December showed a surprise downtick.

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 22, 2017 at 11:15 AM EST

Nonmanufacturing Activity Picked Up in the Northeast in December

According to the Philly Fed, nonmanufacturing firms reported an expansion in employment, and they reported higher prices paid and prices…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 22, 2017 at 11:05 AM EST

Personal Spending Outpaces Income Ahead of the Holidays

Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its report on personal income and spending for the month of November. Both indexes…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 21, 2017 at 10:35 AM EST

Philly Fed Strengthens More Than Expected in December

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its final manufacturing report of 2017.

Paul Ausick | Dec 18, 2017 at 12:45 PM EST

Wage Theft Cost Workers $50 Billion in 2016

U.S. workers lost an estimated $50 billion in 2016 as a result of wage theft by their employers. The amounts…

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Economy Articles

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10 States Where the Most People Are Moving (and Leaving)

How Fed Interest Rate Changes Will Affect Consumers in 2018

How December’s Unemployment Report Could Set the Tone for 2018 Expectations

Americans Added $1,054 to Personal Debt This Holiday Season

US Population Adds One Person Every 18 Seconds

Consumer Confidence Rapidly Peels Away From 17-Year Highs

New York Area Property Taxes Soar as Questions About Discretionary Income Rise

Russia Setting Rules for Cryptocurrency Miners

Should Global Investor Confidence Really Still Be Shrinking?

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Consumer Sentiment Dips in December but Remains Quite Positive for 2018

Nonmanufacturing Activity Picked Up in the Northeast in December

Personal Spending Outpaces Income Ahead of the Holidays

Philly Fed Strengthens More Than Expected in December

Wage Theft Cost Workers $50 Billion in 2016

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

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70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

Economy Articles

All Economy Articles

10 States Where the Most People Are Moving (and Leaving)

How Fed Interest Rate Changes Will Affect Consumers in 2018

How December’s Unemployment Report Could Set the Tone for 2018 Expectations

Americans Added $1,054 to Personal Debt This Holiday Season

US Population Adds One Person Every 18 Seconds

Consumer Confidence Rapidly Peels Away From 17-Year Highs

New York Area Property Taxes Soar as Questions About Discretionary Income Rise

Russia Setting Rules for Cryptocurrency Miners

Should Global Investor Confidence Really Still Be Shrinking?

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Consumer Sentiment Dips in December but Remains Quite Positive for 2018

Nonmanufacturing Activity Picked Up in the Northeast in December

Personal Spending Outpaces Income Ahead of the Holidays

Philly Fed Strengthens More Than Expected in December

Wage Theft Cost Workers $50 Billion in 2016

U.S. Interest Expense Just Hit $1.6 Trillion Annually. Peter Schiff Warns a Dollar Crisis Arrives When It Hits $2 Trillion.

70-Year-Old Couple With $1.8M Just Got a Stage 2 Cancer Diagnosis. Financial Decisions They Have 60 Days to Make

64-Year-Old Tech Exec Holds $1.6 Million in One Stock. The Wrong Move Could Cost $400,000.

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