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Explore the history of U.S. tariffs and the impact they have had on the economy to help understand what is happening now. The post A Brief History of U.S. Tariffs and Their Economic Impact appeared fi...
Gen X doesn’t get enough credit. While millennials are busy blaming the economy and boomers won’t stop talking about their golden years, Gen X quietly figured things out. They built wealth...
Hello, Planning to retire soon around age 62 or 63. With a stable job, market crashes, recessions and downturns have been for me opportunities to invest and profit from the subsequent recovery. I wond...
Above average increases in economic policy uncertainty tend to precede slower increases in economic activity....
Among the many explanations for the baby boom are rising incomes in the post-war economy, modern appliances that made childrearing more manageable, and lots of women who were no longer working in the ...
Episode 465: The stock market has been driven lower because of extremely negative investor sentiment. But I think the reality is a much stronger economy. The trauma is self inflicted by President Trum...
Economic policy uncertainty has surged since Donald Trump’s election. This does not bode well for the economy....
As a general statement, if you believe in the U.S. economy and government, the 60/40 allocation should work well for most people....
Episode 460: In this episode I discuss over 50 stocks that I own and believe will benefit from the convergence of the secular trend of technology merging with manufacturing. We’re in a USA manuf...
The Social Security Administration's recent announcement of a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025 may come as welcome news for retirees....
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! I'm spending the week with my parents in Oahu and wanted to share my latest travel adventure. Personally, I can't stand flying—especially in America...
Episode 454: The economy is driven by energy and right now the energy sector is THRIVING. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ --------------...
Episode 424: The major indexes have regained their 50dma but global trade is slowing as evident by the decline in exports from China, Germany & Japan. Short term markets are exuberant for peak int...
Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) One of the best stocks to gauge the health of the economy is FedEx. If the demand for transportation increases then it’s a sign tha...
Well, it looks like we’re here in another US election year already. As Advanced Mustachians, we already know that the ongoing battle of Harris vs. Trump should not be consuming much of our time....
In a surprising twist on the classic “Vanguard vs. Fidelity” debate, seasoned financial advisor Steve Abramowitz shares his unexpected findings ... Read more...
One of the most common pushbacks I get from some of my investing and economy-related articles is that the stock market isn't the economy. To conflate the two could be a mistake. I agree since not ever...
For over a decade, I've been witnessing a phenomenon that has left me scratching my head. A commenter will say how the economy is suffering and people are experiencing financial hardship. Then, when I...
It's fascinating how two people can interpret a single image so differently. The same holds true for how homeowners and renters perceive the current economy. According to all the data, it's clear that...
Interest rates, inflation forecasts, and long-term market trends were just a few of the topics Matt Wilson, CFP® covered in our recent 2024 Q2 Market Update Webinar, "Gain Insights on the Economy ...
There is no doubt that the economy is now stronger than it was four years ago. But, are people better off than they were before the pandemic?...
This is a time when the question of whether people are materially better off than they were four years ago comes up....
If you've been feeling down despite the apparent strength of the economy, I can relate. Despite stocks and real estate reaching near all-time highs, there seems to be a growing silent recession among ...
Faster productivity growth in the U.S. economy provides many benefits such as faster wage growth without adding to inflationary pressures....
The Federal Reserve’s Distributional Financial Accounts show, among other things, total wealth by race and ethnicity – for Black, Latino and white households....
All parts of the economy contributed to this growth, highlighting broad based momentum of an increasingly competitive economy....
The study from Allianz Life finds that investor sentiment is low due to market uncertainty…...
Laura Stover, RFC® looks at the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how it might affect interest rates and your financial future.. With ongoing uncertainty about the economy, wars in Europe and the Middl...
Laura Stover, RFC® discusses the Federal Reserve's Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) today, a topic that is often overlooked but has significant implications for our economy.This program, which was...
The current strong economy is an opportunity to address the Social Security shortfall, update contribution rates, and expand retirement savings options....
Laura Stover, RFC® looks at the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how it might affect interest rates and your financial future.. With ongoing uncertainty about the economy, wars in Europe and the Middl...
Abstract The U.S. workforce is aging, which has raised concerns about the implications of older workers for businesses and the economy. However, little research has been conducted on the quantitative ...
Companies can help overcome talent scarcity by offering resources such as financial literacy courses, planning tools, budgeting advice and other services....
Additionally, close to one-third believe the economy will drop to a recession if their…...
If you’re wondering if you should stop funding your 401(k) because you’re having a hard time making ends meet or are nervous about the economy, you aren’t alone. A 2023 CNBC Your Mon...
One of the concerns about the resumption of student loan payments is that it could tank the U.S. economy. Paying back student loans may cause consumers to reduce spending to the point of causing anoth...
As Congress battles over spending and House leadership, retirement advisors are losing faith in the U.S. economy....
There is no denying the thrust of the Biden Administration has been pro working families....
Chances of a recession went way up since the federal government takeover of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank....
The economy has been great. We’re all making money, but I’ve got some news for you, and you might not like it The economy won’t always be this way, and those of us who will emerge wi...
The labor market is still going strong overall, but communities of color still struggle with higher and, in some instances, worsening unemployment. Further economic pain can quickly spread amid politi...
Last year saw millions delay retirement, and this year could get worse. There is uncertainty shrouding the economic outlook for 2023, with investment bank JP Morgan predicting decelerating economy and...
Today I sat down with Charles Payne at Fox Business to discuss how much growth you can expect in your portfolio, why the stock market isn't the economy, and how to prepare yourself for the possibility...