Inflation By Class

Inflation is low, on average. No one lives an average life. Depending on your mix of needs versus wants, goods Continue reading →

Economic Inequality Worsens

Perceptions are changing, but most Americans still underestimate income and wealth inequality. The bifurcation of society extends to our communications. Continue reading →

Employment Has Not Recovered

Unemployment may be down, but employment has yet to return to pre-Great Recession levels. Fewer people in the work force Continue reading →

US Corps Hold $1.4T In Cash

Well, maybe not in cash like piles of $20 bills, but US corporations set a record liquid assets of $1.4T, Continue reading →

How To Pay For The USA

The rich pay the largest percentage of the US taxes. Payrolls come next. People are feeling the pain. Corporations and Continue reading →

A Majority Of Americans Working Longer

The economy is improving, in general. In the specifics though, the majority of Americans see their personal finances as far from Continue reading →

Retail Unlucky Reliance On The Middle

The rich have the greatest discretionary wealth, and spend the most per person. But, they also can’t spend it all, Continue reading →

Ayn Rand Island Refuge

One way to get beyond the reach of government regulators is to get beyond the shore and live far enough Continue reading →