Americans Are Rich Relatively

America has poverty issues. So does the world. US median income is down to $51,939 (2013) from $55,562 (2001), but Continue reading →

China Crash Continues

China’s Shenzhen stock market is down over 30%. This bubble burst has a lot in common with other market bubbles: Continue reading →

Student Debt Hits All Ages

Mention student debt and conjure an image of a 25 year old recent college graduate. Their situation is tough. They Continue reading →

A Stock Bubble Pops In China

China’s economy has impressed the world for the last few years. Some have thought that the elevated GDP and asset Continue reading →

Migrating From America

One measure of the pre-eminence of the United States is that 35% of Americans would consider moving to another country; Continue reading →

Americans Become Renters

Whether through The Great Recession, student loan debt, urbanization, or a desire to be more mobile, homeownership is declining in Continue reading →

Give The Poor Money

The poor don’t have enough money. That’s by simple definition. The complicated debate, or at least the debate that is Continue reading →

Greece Proves Cash Matters

Debates about bailouts continue; but, the essential debate happens in people’s wallets and purses. If the banks close and all Continue reading →