Archive for October 2018
Trade Wars: More Context
In particular, automobiles seem to be in the cross hairs of President Trump’s hard line on trade with the rest of the world. Here are a few reasons why:1 S. auto production represents about 2.7 percent of GDP. There are more jobs in motor-vehicle assembly than in computers and electronics, chemicals, motor vehicle parts,…
Read MoreHow Life Varies in Different States
Different strokes for different folks. One of the many advantages of living in the United States is there are so many different places to live. You can opt for the mountains or live by the sea. You can live in open country and rural farmlands, bustling cities or remote forested areas. Hot, cold or temperate…
Read MoreSustainable Investing Goes Mainstream
Invest in what you know is a common piece of investment wisdom. In the past, that advice has most likely referenced your favorite soda or retail store. Today, however, more people are investing in actions and causes they champion, and this is true of companies, as well. For example, while the current U.S. administration…
Read MoreWhere Americans Stand on Personal Debt
On one hand, low interest rates are good for those borrowing money. On the other hand, easy cash can lead to excess debt — a place far too many Americans find themselves. Today, the median credit card debt is $2,000 per person, the median student loan debt is around $9,000 and the median mortgage…
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