Retail Unlucky Reliance On The Middle

The rich have the greatest discretionary wealth, and spend the most per person. But, they also can’t spend it all, Continue reading →

US Taxpayers Subsidize Cheap Rich Companies

The amount Walmart spent on stock buybacks roughly equals the amount the US government had to spend on welfare for Continue reading →

Consumer Sentiment Is Up And Down

Consumer sentiment is up and down depending on who you ask. The more a person makes, the higher their sentiment. Continue reading →

Wall Street Bonuses In Perspective

Wall Street bonuses are legendary, to the extent that we lose perspective on them. In a rough estimation, all of Continue reading →

Data Shows US Helps The Rich

The Great (Uncertain) Recovery from the Great (Very Real) Recession has been debated. Unemployment is down. GDP is up. The Continue reading →

Median Incomes Are Down For Most

Are we exiting the Great Recession or not? Yes. GDP may be back up. Unemployment is down. Wages are slightly Continue reading →

The 99% Of The 1%

Wealth accumulation is mimicking income concentration. The 99% see only slight increases, and know the rest is within the 1%. Continue reading →

Productivity Versus Compensation

Work harder. Make more money. Be a success. That’s the conventional logic. It was wise – until about 1974. Since Continue reading →