Economy & Markets
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Top 7 Income Sources in America
By Warren S. HerschWhile wages dominate, the idea that the middle class doesn't earn substantial returns from capital is false, the Tax Foundation says.
February 04, 2015
Consumers show greatest confidence in financial sectors since 2008More than a third of consumers have a favorable view of the economy the highest rate measured following the Great Recession.
February 04, 2015
Consumers show greatest confidence in financial sectors since 2008More than a third of consumers have a favorable view of the economy the highest rate measured following the Great Recession.
February 04, 2015
Roubini, O’Neill: Oil Prices Will Rise Again SoonThe global economists disagree, though, on where oil prices will end the year.
February 04, 2015
Top 10 States With Most Millionaires: 2015Several states made big jumps on the list thanks to the oil boom, Phoenix Marketing found.
February 03, 2015
S&P to Pay $1.5 Billion Fine to US, States Over Mortgage Bond RatingsS&P will pay more than a years profit to settle suits that it inflated ratings on subprime-mortgage bonds.
February 03, 2015
Ready, Hike! (but Fed Won’t Raise Rates Too Soon)—Searching for Alpha for February 2015While the Federal Reserve may not raise rates until late 2015 at the earliest, rates will rise. So where to invest now?
February 02, 2015
Can New Finance Minister Turn Brazil Around?Brazil, though important, has been one of the most out-of-favor markets for a considerable period of time.