Demographics drive the domestic labor force, propelled by both young and unskilled workers to older more seasoned individuals. For decades, the baby boom gen...

Each year, the World Bank conducts an extensive survey of developed and emerging market countries in order to better determine where global growth might be h...

The alteration in the standard deduction and how taxpayers have been accustomed to using it may be the single most important factor for tax planning into 201...

Thirty-year mortgage rates have surged to the highest levels in seven years, increasing borrowing costs at a time when the housing market is slowing and pric...

The Fed announced its third rate hike for the year, indicating another rate increase anticipated in December and three more to follow in 2019. The Fed’s key ...

Cell phone bills are rising across the country as providers eliminate promotions and consolidate operations. The announcement of recent mega mergers in the i...

The National Council on Aging estimates that nearly 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 experiences some form of financial elder abuse. IRS Scams Callers cl...

A properly drafted will or trust is essential for anyone that has assets to leave to heirs. Either a will or a trust allow you to designate anyone you wish a...

Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that new home sales have been falling. Sales for new homes have been affected as mortgage ...

Jobless claims are a vital measure of the health of the labor market. In addition to the monthly unemployment report, the jobless claims report tracks the nu...

Travel & Airlines The recent rise in fuel prices along with the increased cyclical demand for fuel during the summer months has elevated airfare prices highe...

Electronic devices and computers are the products with the largest trade deficits with the U.S. Over the past few years, American consumers have become accus...

Businesses across various industries are experiencing higher input costs such as fuel, freight, labor, and materials including steel and aluminum. In order t...

Crude oil prices have been trending higher over the past few months, resulting in higher gasoline prices. Geopolitical events have prompted supply disruption...

Job creation and expansion is becoming prevalent in almost every major sector of the U.S. economy. Of the various sectors, construction, retail trade, and bu...

The United States by far has the single largest consumer market of any country worldwide, representing over 26% of the entire global consumer market. U.S. co...

Over the past twenty five years, China has evolved from a heavy equipment and machinery exporter to a prominent leader in technology product exports. Large i...

Each month the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which essentially is a measure of inflation. The latest CPI numbers tell us...

Optimism about economic growth has led to higher inflationary expectations, which eventually translate into higher interest rates. Over the past few months, ...

Rising Oil Prices Lead To More U.S. Production – Commodities Review Rising oil prices have led to new investment and hiring by U.S. energy companies nationwi...