The Economy Improves But For Who

The economy is improving. Corporate profits say so. But, GDP is not hitting its targets, and wages are lagging both. Continue reading →

Croatian Government Forgives Debts

Poor people can cost a government money and can’t contribute as much to the country’s economy. One solution is to Continue reading →

Swiss Franc Creates Mortgage Crisis

The Swiss Bank untied the Swiss Franc from the Euro. The Swiss aren’t part of the EU, but much of Continue reading →

The Epic Financial Hack Threat

Anything digital can be hacked. That’s the basis of cyberwar and cyberterrorism. One very large, very critical digital system is our Continue reading →

Americans Are Not Divided On Some Issues

Americans have more in common than the politicians, the pundits, or the media would suggest. While there are areas of Continue reading →

Millions Rising Past Poverty

Low income Americans and Europeans may feel there is no progress being made against poverty, but across the rest of Continue reading →

Coal Declines

Whether from a general decline in commodities, changes in energy use, or an increasing reliance on renewables, less coal is Continue reading →

The Middle Class Thinks It Is Shrinking

Economic data has suggested that the middle class is shrinking despite the record markets and profits. Personal perceptions agree. Fewer Continue reading →