High Income Low Assets

The median American has less than one year’s income in savings, including retirement accounts. That sounds like just another data Continue reading →

Data That Matters October 2015

US GDP was down from 1Q15 at 3.9% to 1.5% in 2Q15. The average American worker is paid 1/354th their Continue reading →

Retirement In America

Retirement is more an idea than a reality for many older Americans. The magical age of 65 does represent retirement Continue reading →

Low US Labor Participation

“Unemployment held steady at 5.1%, but only 59.2% of Americans have a job.” – Quartz Despite job growth and a Continue reading →

Savings Work Against Investors

It just makes sense. Save for your retirement. The easiest way for many is to buy into index funds. They 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 →

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 →

Job Loss And Demise

Sad to say, which is why most people don’t mention it, but people who closely identify themselves with their work Continue reading →