The Public Secret Of The Richest Taxes

The US has a graduated income tax. The more you earn, the more you pay (before deductions.) At its maximum, Continue reading →

Wage Rise Surprise

Long term trends are hard to spot in chaotic data, but it looks like wages are actually rising. There’s been Continue reading →

Retiring In America

Most know that the era of ‘work until you’re 65, then retire comfortably’ is gone, and may have only existed Continue reading →

Cities Save Money With Bikes

Bicycles and bicyclists were considered curiosities in most cities. Bike lanes and paths were recreational rather than pragmatic. Urbanization, economic Continue reading →

People Moving Towards Drought

California and the American Southwest are in drought, which sounds bad, is bad, and would seem to be a detriment Continue reading →

One Job Is Not Enough

It is arguable that a living wage should allow a person to afford the basics: a place to live, sufficient Continue reading →

Twelve Measures Of Americas Economy

GDP is down, and that’s uncommon. Wages, competitiveness, and job growth are improving but more slowly than usual. Poverty, debt, Continue reading →

New Data On Wealth Inequality

Wealth inequality continues, because nothing has risen to counteract it. The new data show: The top 10% own 90.9% of Continue reading →