Student Debt Hits All Ages

Mention student debt and conjure an image of a 25 year old recent college graduate. Their situation is tough. They Continue reading →

Americans Attack Americans

Trillions are spent on fighting terrorism. While terrorists should be fought, some perspective may be handy. Since 9/11, 26 Americans Continue reading →

A Stock Bubble Pops In China

China’s economy has impressed the world for the last few years. Some have thought that the elevated GDP and asset Continue reading →

Undamming America

Dams were erected for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power. They succeeded. They are not, however, eternal. They are massive, Continue reading →

IMF Dislikes Greek Debt

The International Monetary Fund thinks Greece is carrying too much debt. No news there. Greece’s debt is at about 180% Continue reading →

States Mandate Renewable Energy

For Hawaii, it’s 100%. Vermont, 70%. State by US state, renewable energy standards are increasing, partly as a response to Continue reading →

Job Participation Decreases

Unemployment is down, and so is job participation. Welcome to the paradox of US government labor statistics. The two are Continue reading →

Americans Become Renters

Whether through The Great Recession, student loan debt, urbanization, or a desire to be more mobile, homeownership is declining in Continue reading →