Wealth Inequality Escalates

Wealth inequality is reaching new levels. Instead of measuring when some segment of the population will hold half of the Continue reading →

Monopolies Are Winning

If it seems that a few major corporations are gaining phenomenal power congratulate yourself on being perceptive. Monopolies are growing Continue reading →

Data That Matters January 2018

In 2017, 11,737 Americans died from guns fired by Americans. Since 1995, Gig-style jobs have grown from 9.1% of the Continue reading →

Wealth Inequality Versus Poverty

Oxfam released its new report (pdf) on wealth and poverty. Their report is extensive, but here’s a synopsis of their Continue reading →

Data That Matters December 2017

The fraction of American children who eventually earn more than their parents fell from 90% after World War II to Continue reading →

Global Inequality Increases

The trend continues. 27% of the wealth growth from 1980 has gone to the top 1%. Even within that group, Continue reading →

November 2017 US Jobs Report

The good news: Jobs are up 228,000, which beat expectations of 195,000. Unemployment remains low, at 4.1%. The not so Continue reading →

Fewer Children Surpassing Parents

A standard belief is that each generation will do better than the previous, that kids will have better financial lives Continue reading →