US November Job Report

The good news: the US economy added about 211,000 jobs in November, better than expected. The somewhat good news: wage Continue reading →

US Wealth Inequality Update

US wealth inequality continues and has reached the level where 20 Americans are now worth as much as half the Continue reading →

The $830 American Christmas

Americans are expected to spend about $830 per person for the 2015 Christmas season. That’s almost back to the levels seen Continue reading →

Who Americans Trust

In general, Americans are beginning to trust institutions again. Since The Great Recession, trust is building in many non-governmental institutions. Continue reading →

Is Deflation Here

Deflation is worse than inflation because it is harder to control. At least within segments of the economy, deflation is Continue reading →

Homeless In America

Homelessness in America is becoming less common, but very slowly. The decrease is about 2%, which isn’t much considering the Continue reading →

Surprise Rise In American Jobs

Instead of ‘only’ adding 180,000 jobs in October, the US Labor Department announced 271,000 new jobs, strengthening the assertion that Continue reading →

Sadder American Adults

If you’re an adult American and feeling down, you’re not alone. Over the last 40 years, older adult Americans have Continue reading →