US Wages Rise

It has been slow, but wage growth is finally happening. The Atlanta Fed just released data from a new process. Continue reading →

Data That Matters June 2015

The poorest 40% of Americans have negative net worth. Since June 2010, the four biggest coal companies have gone from Continue reading →

Greece Shuts Down

In Greece, the banks are closed and the citizens are worried. Many people outside Greece are worried, too. There are Continue reading →

Zero Median Retirement

The value of the median retirement account in America is nearly zero because almost half of Americans have no retirement Continue reading →

Is China’s Bubble Bursting

China’s stock market has been rising quickly, and displaying the signs of irrational exuberance. The housing market stalled earlier, but Continue reading →

Renters Remorse

Thanks to the housing crisis, the percentage of Americans renting is the highest in 20 years. Rents, however, are rising Continue reading →

Summertime Jobs Disappear

At its highest last year, student employment reached over 31%. That’s lower than the lowest rate for any month in 2004, Continue reading →

Is Retirement An Illusion

Not surprisingly, the older you are the more likely you are to think about retirement. Despite several retirement programs: Social Continue reading →