Category: U.S. Economy

Turning back the clock is always a popular idea in the country, as President Donald Trump’s election demonstrated.

In calls with analysts, 61% of companies warned that the strong dollar is a cause of concern. CEOs might be trying to manage expectations.

There was some good news in the Congressional Budget Office’s report last week. But the report seems to be using optimistic assumptions.

A poll of economists tells us to expect a pretty good unemployment report this Friday. But other government data tell us to look for weak jobs data.

Malls are in different markets. Malls in major markets are doing just fine. The malls in tertiary markets are ones that are struggling.

There’s no doubt our economy is just sputtering along, which isn’t necessarily bad. But the fact it continuously fails to live up to set assumptions is problematic.

Our economy has a problem that could easily become the next black swan event that topples the stock market and your plans for retirement…

With careful planning and a little knowledge, we can take advantage of a few techniques to build a nest egg to protect against the next financial collapse…

With Macy’s, Sears, Chico’s and other mall retailers all shuttering locations, it seems big malls are going to be in trouble sooner rather than later.

Solar energy has emerged as a dominant force that is not only an unlimited resource, but also becoming cheaper and cheaper.

Though it may not feel like the tech bubble of 1999, there are clear similarities between then and today. And we all know how it ended then.

With the Fed raising interest rates on the heels of a disturbing report on U.S. consumer debt, I’m left wondering how the rest of the country will fare.

We expect 10-year yields to move higher when the Fed raises short-term interest rates. But nothing seems to be normal in the current economy.

We are faced with a big problem that is threatening to sink our economy, and it’s crucial that we take action now.