Stress And Inequality

It is no surprise to learn that the poor face greater stresses than the rich. The insight from this new 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 →

High Income Low Assets

The median American has less than one year’s income in savings, including retirement accounts. That sounds like just another data Continue reading →

Data That Matters October 2015

US GDP was down from 1Q15 at 3.9% to 1.5% in 2Q15. The average American worker is paid 1/354th their Continue reading →

Economy Versus Energy

The US and China are major polluters, that’s because they are major economies, which means they are major energy consumers. Continue reading →

US GDP 2Q15

US GDP was down from 1Q15 at 3.9% to 1.5% in 2Q15. Businesses are cutting back on inventories bracing for Continue reading →

Updated US Income Inequality

America is a capitalist country, not by decree, but it has turned out that way – at least for now. Continue reading →

Retirement In America

Retirement is more an idea than a reality for many older Americans. The magical age of 65 does represent retirement Continue reading →