Student Debt Limits Growth

Student loans are necessary for many college students. They are a bet balanced against making enough money after graduation. Evidently, Continue reading →

GDP Is Up For Some

Gross Domestic Product, GDP, is up, at least over years. The US economy is impressive when viewed over decades. Unfortunately, Continue reading →

Inheriting Wealth Inequality

Wealth inequality can be temporary if wealth is redistributed every generation. Inheritance laws, or their lack, further concentrate wealth. 35%-45% Continue reading →

Income Inequality And Social Security

Social Security works because everyone pays a bit of their salary into it – to a point. There’s a salary Continue reading →

Biggest Anti-Fracking Ally Saudi Arabia

Legions of activists have not been as powerful in the fight against fracking as Saudi Arabia has with its production Continue reading →

The Rich Are Responsible For The Economy

The economy is largely driven by consumers. Until recently, that meant almost everyone had an influence. As wealth and income Continue reading →

Rich Preparing For The Worst

An unsettling sign that even the mega-wealthy think something is wrong with the world and the economy is the new Continue reading →

Interest Rates Turn Negative

It may sound impossible, or at least counter-intuitive, but interest rates have gone below zero. Invest knowing you’ll get back Continue reading →