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Breaking U.S. economics news and financial trend analysis, from Federal Reserve policy changes to market updates and business bankruptcies.
In an era where U.S. national debt exceeds $40 trillion, per the Joint Economic Committee , fiscal stability is a poignant concern for many. Beyond federal concerns, the ability…
In June 2026, WalletHub factored each state's economic activity, economic health, and innovation potential into its ranking of the nation's best state economies. Massachusetts…
In Q2 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported that the median home value in the U.S. was $410,700. While this is roughly 92.8% of the nation's all-time high —…
The Bank of Canada — Canada's equivalent of the U.S. Federal Reserve — announced on September 2, 2026 that it would be keeping the county's interest rates the same, holding its…
Having children, and prioritizing homeownership, are often viewed as common goals for younger Americans, dating back to when rates of both exploded immediately following World…
The United States spends more on its military than any other nation in the world, and it's not even close. As per the Department of Defense , the agency's budget has risen every…
The 1980s were a decade of great change. The era of immense inflation that kicked off in the '60s was still winding down well into the early '80s, and investing rules from the…
Americans hoping to buy a home for the first time may finally be closer to doing just that, thanks to a new bill that recently won bipartisan support in both the House and…
Your net worth represents a metric of your financial health, which is why periodically calculating your net worth can help you plan for the future . Net worth is calculated by…
While there has been plenty of dialogue, debate, and even predictions for the U.S. economy in 2026, many of the signals that might indicate the onset of certain economic trends…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) CPI Inflation Calculator , $100 in June 1965 had the equivalent buying power as $1,061 in May 2026 dollars. In fact, the value…
Booking a hotel stay in the United States isn't exactly cheap, even if you're using tips to get a good deal on room rates . According to Hotels.com's 2025 Hotel Price Index…