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Paul Ausick | Dec 22, 2016 at 11:40 AM EST

Minimum Wage Hikes on Tap for 25 State and Local Goverments

In 2016, seven states approved raising their minimum wage to between $12 and $15 an hour. Another 18 cities and…

Paul Ausick | Dec 22, 2016 at 11:15 AM EST

Personal Income, Spending Flatten in November

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Thursday morning that personal income increased month over month…

Paul Ausick | Dec 22, 2016 at 10:10 AM EST

US GDP Growth Estimate for Q3 Rises to 3.5%

U.S. GDP rose at an inflation-adjusted and seasonally adjusted rate that was higher than the October and November estimates, according…

Paul Ausick | Dec 20, 2016 at 12:40 PM EST

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Most of us have heard by now that there are several relatively painless steps we can take to improve our…

Jon C. Ogg | Dec 20, 2016 at 10:55 AM EST

Sharp Growth Seen From Philly Fed Region

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has shown that the pace of growth for regional non-manufacturing activity rose in December.

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 20, 2016 at 9:05 AM EST

Donald Trump Described as Like Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher

Even before Donald Trump's inauguration, the head of the world's largest hedge fund has compared him to Ronald Reagan, Margaret…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 20, 2016 at 6:50 AM EST

It Is Not Too Late to Lower Your 2016 Taxes

From The Fiscal Times You’re probably rushing to finish holiday shopping, but it’s also a good time to wrap up…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 19, 2016 at 1:05 PM EST

Air Pollution Killed Over 336,000 People in China

As a yellow alert for poor air quality that has been in place for several days causes shuttering of some…

Paul Ausick | Dec 19, 2016 at 12:55 PM EST

Even Santa Got Only a Piddling 2% Raise This Year

The average U.S. wage increased by 3.1%, but one of the hardest working men in the world only managed a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 19, 2016 at 11:20 AM EST

China Smog Blankets Largest Cities

Air pollution problems in China worsened recently, threatening both the industrial sector and auto industry, most likely.

Thomas Frohlich | Dec 17, 2016 at 3:04 PM EST

Hispanic Unemployment by State

The likelihood of being unemployed in the United States depends to some degree on race and ethnicity. In 2015, 5.3%…

Thomas Frohlich | Dec 17, 2016 at 3:02 PM EST

Black Unemployment by State

The likelihood of being unemployed in the United States depends to some degree on race and ethnicity. In 2015, 5.3%…

Thomas Frohlich | Dec 17, 2016 at 2:39 PM EST

White Unemployment by State

The likelihood of being unemployed in the United States depends to some degree on race and ethnicity. In 2015, 5.3%…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 17, 2016 at 9:35 AM EST

Is Carjacking America’s Most Dangerous Urban Problem?

Urban crime problems have not grown in most big cities, with a few exceptions. The residents of Milwaukee identified three…

Paul Ausick | Dec 16, 2016 at 10:35 AM EST

Is Cold Weather Good News or Bad for Retail?

A blast of cold Arctic air swept across much of the northern part of the country last week, and an…

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Minimum Wage Hikes on Tap for 25 State and Local Goverments

Personal Income, Spending Flatten in November

US GDP Growth Estimate for Q3 Rises to 3.5%

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Sharp Growth Seen From Philly Fed Region

Donald Trump Described as Like Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher

It Is Not Too Late to Lower Your 2016 Taxes

Air Pollution Killed Over 336,000 People in China

Even Santa Got Only a Piddling 2% Raise This Year

China Smog Blankets Largest Cities

Hispanic Unemployment by State

Black Unemployment by State

White Unemployment by State

Is Carjacking America’s Most Dangerous Urban Problem?

Is Cold Weather Good News or Bad for Retail?

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

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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

Minimum Wage Hikes on Tap for 25 State and Local Goverments

Personal Income, Spending Flatten in November

US GDP Growth Estimate for Q3 Rises to 3.5%

10 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Sharp Growth Seen From Philly Fed Region

Donald Trump Described as Like Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher

It Is Not Too Late to Lower Your 2016 Taxes

Air Pollution Killed Over 336,000 People in China

Even Santa Got Only a Piddling 2% Raise This Year

China Smog Blankets Largest Cities

Hispanic Unemployment by State

Black Unemployment by State

White Unemployment by State

Is Carjacking America’s Most Dangerous Urban Problem?

Is Cold Weather Good News or Bad for Retail?

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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