Economic Trends
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Inflation Forces Budget-Squeezed Americans to Ask Family, Friends for Loans
By Alex TanziMore than 10% of all adults relied on loans from those close to them to meet spending needs, according to the Census Bureau.
April 25, 2022
Ex-Advisor Running for Governor Says 'Economic Torpedo' Headed for His StateMichael Markey Jr. explains the perils of shifting from an in-person to remote workforce and praises bipartisan solutions.
April 22, 2022
12 Least Affordable Cities for U.S. HomebuyersIn the top city on this list, the median home costs 12 times the median income, a study found.
April 20, 2022
These Will Be the 4 Types of Millennial Retirees, According to SchwabSchwab used advanced modeling techniques that group generations to forecast future attitudes.
April 20, 2022
AIG Will Do It. So Will Pru, Equitable and Lincoln...Life, health and annuity issuers are starting to show their first-quarter numbers.
April 20, 2022
How to Live With Long-Term High InflationAmericans used to get along just fine when higher inflation was the norm. But the world is different now.
April 19, 2022
Bond Market Shift Gives Life and Annuity Issuers a Pay RaiseTurmoil in Europe has increased what insurers get on their own investments.
April 19, 2022
Recession Predictions Are Piling Up. Don't Freak OutWhat makes today's economic climate unique is the relatively strong financial position of the average household.