Over the last few decades student reading performance has been a growing concern, declining since the 1970’s. The National Assessment of...

Every year Christmas rolls around brining carols, presents, joy…and stress. Deep down, inside each of us, lies the potential for a big green hairy Grinch to emerge. The Christmas season is a time for family and celebration, but for many, it can also be a time of  financial frenzy and stress that feels more akin to a Grinch-like robbery than a joyful occasion. So, how can you make sure that the Grinch doesn’t steal your hard-earned money and throw your holiday budget into chao

The end of the year is fast approaching, and the new year is knocking at the door. As we prepare for the coming year it’s easy to get...

Consumer Spending According to the latest data form the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer spending in the United States reached...

We are nearing the long-awaited event where people all over the country will line up in the predawn hours to get the best deal of the...

We are nearing the long-awaited event where people all over the country will line up in the predawn hours to get the best deal of the...

Ah, the golden years...those glistening years you worked so hard to reach. It would be   disappointing to open the pot at the end of your...

Everyone has an estate plan; however, it comes down to whether you want it personalized to your wishes or not. You see, if you have not...

We’ve been hearing about unemployment on the news a lot lately, especially leading up to the Fed’s meeting back in August. The Fed...

In spite of an unstable economy and uncertainty going forward, the last few years have shown that Americans are resilient spenders. Last...

It might not seem like it, what with all the sunshine and hot summer temps, but 4th quarter is nearly upon us. Now is the perfect time to...

Consumer Price Index The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers declined 0.1% to 329.52 after being unchanged in May. The 0.1%...

If you have felt frustrated with the exorbitant cost of groceries, you’re not alone. People all over the country are getting fed up and...

Owner’s Equivalent Rent (OER) is an economic indicator used to measure the cost of renting a home compared to owning it. It represents...

In order to create a secure retirement plan, a little flexibility is needed. Often people think a retirement plan needs to be strict and...

There is an expectation in America that when children grow up and go out into the world they will be able to provide for themselves,...

Consumer spending is a key indicator of economic success and a major driver of the economy. It’s a primary determinant of economic...

A new epidemic is spreading across our country, fueled by inflation, credit cards, and “buy now pay later” options for almost all online...

People always ask me where the interest rates are  going. If I knew that, I’d be living on an ivory tower some place making millions....

Gross output is used to measure the total economic activity of a business or industry. Where GDP only accounts for the final goods and...