Income Retirement Inequality

Income inequality is typically discussed as a 1% versus 99% generality. Increased life expectancy and the benefits of retiring later Continue reading →

US Jobs Up And Down

There’s good news in the US economy. Unemployment finally dropped below 5%. Ironically, it happened while job growth was less Continue reading →

Americans Prefer Economic Equality

A survey of Americans confirms that, regardless of political preference, they prefer income and wealth distribution that is close to Continue reading →

Starving Artists For Real

Ten percent of Americans consider themselves artists. Of those 32,000,000 Americans, 10,000,000 make at least some money from their art. Continue reading →

Bigger Failures Ahead

The idea that banks shouldn’t become “too big to fail” prompted calls for reforms in the US financial industry. Regardless Continue reading →

December 2015 US Jobs

Good news: “The US economy added 292,000 jobs in December, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5%, Continue reading →

More Jobs Less Pay

The good news: job growth continues, and if it continues at this pace should fully recover within about two years. Continue reading →

Bifurcated American Economy

The good news: if you’re in the American upper class, things are getting better. Some reports even suggest more people Continue reading →