How Big a Problem is the U.S. Government Debt Anyway?
31 Trillion Dollars sounds like a pretty big debt. Is it? Yes, but perhaps not catastrophically so. Continue reading How Big a Problem is the U.S. Government Debt Anyway?
Category: Current Events
Wages Vs. Inflation: The Battle Continues
Wage growth is only meaningful if it exceeds increases in prices. So, has it? And, if so, for who? Continue reading Wages Vs. Inflation: The Battle Continues
Whose Job is AI Coming for First?
Which jobs is AI coming for? Like always, it ain’t the high paying ones. Continue reading Whose Job is AI Coming for First?
The Ghosts of Recession Past, Present, and Future
Has a recession already happened? Is it happening right now? Will it happen in the future? The short answers: no, no, maybe. Continue reading The Ghosts of Recession Past, Present, and Future
Want to Save More in 2023? It Just Got Easier.
Saving for an emergency can be hard. Luckily for all of us, it just got easier. Continue reading Want to Save More in 2023? It Just Got Easier.
Think Crime is Trending Up? Zoom Out.
Year after year, Americans think that crime is increasing. Except, it isn’t. Continue reading Think Crime is Trending Up? Zoom Out.
In a Remote Work World, have the Disabled Benefitted?
At some point, we have all been sick of Zoom. But, remote work might be a godsend for some individuals. Continue reading In a Remote Work World, have the Disabled Benefitted?
Why is the Labor Market Killing the Stock Market?
The labor market and stock market should be friends. So, why are they fighting? Continue reading Why is the Labor Market Killing the Stock Market?
The Incredible Bias in People’s View of the Economy
You could decide your view of the economy based on the data. Or, you could use political bias. Guess what people do? Continue reading The Incredible Bias in People’s View of the Economy
How did Female Executives Fare During COVID?
Did COVID dent women’s progress into the C-Suite and towards equal pay? New data can help us find out. Continue reading How did Female Executives Fare During COVID?