Americans’ personal income increased $58.7 billion, or 0.4 percent, in December, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, a unit of the US Department of Commerce. Disposable …
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If you’re nearing retirement, you know already whether you’re in sound financial shape. But if retirement is still several years or even a few decades away, you still have time …
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American consumers are making some pricey mistakes in their personal banking activities these days, according to a new study released by personal-finance website WalletHub. For instance, 94 percent of people …
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A new report from the US Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) warns financial services providers (and by implication, those that use them) that cybersecurity threats are the biggest challenge currently …
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In another sign that investors need to be careful when entering such a relatively new space as cryptocurrencies, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission recently launched two separate civil enforcement actions, …
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Bitcoin has been the talk of the town for the past few months and in financial communities, debates have become increasingly heated over the viability of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. …
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Free trade is essentially the freedom for individuals to buy and sell, import and export goods with individuals in other countries. It is the unstifled flow of economic activity across …
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The first two weeks of 2018 have seen the stock market continue to surge higher, seeing only one down day since January 1st. With consumer confidence near 17-year highs, many …
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With the GOP tax plan passed, giving most of America a nice tax cut, with the stock market continuing to soar to new heights, with President Trump creating a more …
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Following the rally in the precious metals market in 2016, the sentiment in the market was incredibly positive and excited, to the point of mania. People were calling for gold …