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Christmas Stocks: Why the Market Desperately Needs a Santa Claus Rally
December 22, 2018 Stocks
As investors suffer through the worst December since the Great Depression, they need a Santa Claus rally now more than ever. The Fed’s War on Cash Is Now Over
December 21, 2018 Investing
While fears such as the U.S.-China trade tangle share some of the blame, the end of the Fed’s war on cash is causing an exodus among all asset classes. Digital Payment Apps Are Increasing American Debt
December 19, 2018 Technology
The economy might be humming along nicely, but workers have struggled to see the same kind of growth in their paychecks. The latest from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that real average hourly earnings climbed 0.8% on a year-over-year basis in November. But that small earnings growth has translated into more people feeling better […] 10 Ways to Beat Phone Scammers
December 18, 2018 Privacy Invasion
“A pestilence.” “Deserving of a fate worse than death.” “A curse on all their houses.” Those were some of the comments regarding last week’s article, about the scammers responsible for the epidemic of scam phone calls. To recap: By mid-2019, half of all U.S. phone calls will be scams. Ninety percent of those calls will […] Small Business Owner Optimism is Decreasing
December 17, 2018 U.S. Economy
Forecasts are hard to make. But profits tend to rely on forecasts. For a small business, it’s important to forecast well. If there are too many customers and not enough inventory, the business can fail. Too much inventory can also lead to failure. Hiring plans and inventory depend on future expectations. Owners might get it wrong, […]