Most Americans Don’t Mind Paying Taxes, but They Want Everyone to Pay
According to a new report, 62% of Americans say it bothers them "a lot" that some corporations do not pay their fair share of federal income tax and 60% are bothered "a lot" that…
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The IMF is suggesting that momentum in the global economy has been building since the middle of last year, and it is reaffirming its earlier forecasts of higher global growth in 2017 and 2018.
What to Do If You Haven’t Filed Federal Taxes
It is too late to file federal taxes on time. This can, and in some cases should, create anxiety for those who missed the deadline.
Empire Manufacturing Shows Much More Modest Growth Under Expectations
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released its Empire State Manufacturing Survey for April, and the results were far less robust than had been expected.
China’s Economy Grew 6.9% in Q1
China's double-digit GDP grow is well behind it. However, its economy continues to expand at impressive levels, particularly because, among other things, it is the world's second largest economy.
North Korean Economy by the Numbers
North Korea is one of the poorest countries on earth with an estimated gross domestic product of around $40 billion.
7 Financial Worries of Older US Consumers
U.S. consumers over the age of 50 have some serious concerns about their financial futures and eventual retirement. Innovation in fintech could provide help for these consumers and a serious profit for successful fintech…
Top Strategist Very Bullish for the Next Year, but Then Look Out After
A new Stifel research report makes the case that the next year still has some positive tailwinds, but starting in the middle of 2018 some strong headwinds could be headed our way.
Tax Return Filing Deadline Brings Out the Scammers
Tax returns for last year must be mailed by Monday, April 18. Cybercriminals have been busy this year, stealing personal information that allows them to file fraudulent returns and collect refunds before taxpayers even…
For Large Purchases and Small, Credit Cards Pay the Bill
More Americans are using credit cards to make purchases of less than $5. And among some age groups, large credit card purchases are becoming more common.
Black Unemployment Rate at 8.1%
The unemployment rate among black Americans was more than 8% in March, well above the national rate.
Q1 GDP May Have Only Risen 0.6%, According to Atlanta Fed
The Atlanta Fed's most recent addition of the calculations shows that U.S. gross domestic product rose only 0.6% in the first quarter, well below almost any mainstream forecast.
Disappointing Payrolls Report for March, With Payrolls Revised Lower for February and January
The latest employment situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics simultaneously may be blamed on weather and may question some of the new pro-growth expansion's real effectiveness.
US Tornado Count Doubles, Heads Toward Record
Likely, when the final count is made, 2017 will pass 2008 as the year with the most tornadoes during the first quarter.
Are International Visitors Really Avoiding the US?
Have policies and other pronouncements from the Trump administration had an impact on international travel to the United States?