Daily Economy
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Economic Expansion Grows More Vulnerable
Economic growth in this country has become somewhat more vulnerable, according to the new March edition of Business Conditions Monthly, out today from the American Institute for Economic Research.
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The Increasing Allure of Staying Put
Our Patrick Coate discussed the factors that are causing Americans to increasingly stay put during an interview with Wharton Business Radio on Wednesday.
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Positive Signs For the Economy, in Two Charts
With the backdrop of mixed economic signals in recent weeks, two reports this week suggest some good news for U.S. consumers.
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Consumer Credit, a Double-Edged Sword
Consumers continued to add debt to their balance sheets in January, according to data released by the Federal Reserve on Monday.
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Money School Helps Abuse Survivors Manage Finances
Money School, which helps give survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault the skills they need to manage their finances independently, is returning in the weeks ahead.
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A Chart That Captures the Skyrocketing Cost of College
My colleague, Patrick Coate, recently highlighted a story by Inside Higher Ed that discussed the relationship between the availability of student aid and the rising cost of a college education. But just how high has that cost gone, relative to other expenses borne by American families?
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Stronger Jobs Gains, But Likely Not Enough for Fed
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released this morning, shows improved job creation in February and employee earnings growth in line with recent trends. But the reduction in manufacturing jobs is worrying. Given these mixed signals, the report is not likely to give the Fed reasons for raising rates later this…
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Americans Are Moving Less, As Cities Get More Similar
Internal migration – Americans moving from one area to another – has fallen significantly over the last three decades, according to my new research brief, released today by the American Institute for Economic Research.
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The Economy Shows Signs of Strengthening
After a nervous couple of weeks, this week’s new economic data look more upbeat, and the stock market appears to be rejoicing a bit as well.
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Don’t Wait to Start Saving for Retirement
Starting to save earlier can be hugely profitable. This is all because of compound interest, which Einstein once called, “the eighth wonder of the world.”
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Economic Expansion Grows More Vulnerable
Economic growth in this country has become somewhat more vulnerable, according to the new March edition of Business Conditions Monthly, out today from the American Institute for Economic Research.
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•
The Increasing Allure of Staying Put
Our Patrick Coate discussed the factors that are causing Americans to increasingly stay put during an interview with Wharton Business Radio on Wednesday.
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•
Positive Signs For the Economy, in Two Charts
With the backdrop of mixed economic signals in recent weeks, two reports this week suggest some good news for U.S. consumers.
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•
Consumer Credit, a Double-Edged Sword
Consumers continued to add debt to their balance sheets in January, according to data released by the Federal Reserve on Monday.
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•
Money School Helps Abuse Survivors Manage Finances
Money School, which helps give survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault the skills they need to manage their finances independently, is returning in the weeks ahead.
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A Chart That Captures the Skyrocketing Cost of College
My colleague, Patrick Coate, recently highlighted a story by Inside Higher Ed that discussed the relationship between the availability of student aid and the rising cost of a college education. But just how high has that cost gone, relative to other expenses borne by American families?
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Stronger Jobs Gains, But Likely Not Enough for Fed
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released this morning, shows improved job creation in February and employee earnings growth in line with recent trends. But the reduction in manufacturing jobs is worrying. Given these mixed signals, the report is not likely to give the Fed reasons for raising rates later this…
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Americans Are Moving Less, As Cities Get More Similar
Internal migration – Americans moving from one area to another – has fallen significantly over the last three decades, according to my new research brief, released today by the American Institute for Economic Research.
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•
The Economy Shows Signs of Strengthening
After a nervous couple of weeks, this week’s new economic data look more upbeat, and the stock market appears to be rejoicing a bit as well.
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•
Don’t Wait to Start Saving for Retirement
Starting to save earlier can be hugely profitable. This is all because of compound interest, which Einstein once called, “the eighth wonder of the world.”