What is the Forecast for Job Creation in 2019?

April 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

According to a March 12, 2019 publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ TED: The Economics Daily, the February employment report did not report show a lot of jobs for the U.S. economy. Based on the report and averaging all... View Article

Elderly Caregiver Facts and Figures

April 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

These days, people who live to age 65 can expect to live at least another 20 years. That means many are likely to require some form of assisted caregiving. According to aging experts, the following guidelines describe characteristics of those... View Article

Blocking Emergency Funds, Protecting Land, Withdrawing Troops, Spying on Russia

April 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on Feb. 15 (H.J.Res. 46) – This resolution was an effort to block the national emergency declared by President Trump for the purpose of using funds previously allocated for other initiatives... View Article

8 Good Things to do with Your Tax Refund

March 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

Getting a tax refund is always a great feeling. But what should you do with it? While the first thing you might be tempted to do is spend it on a splurge for yourself, here are a few other things... View Article

Understanding Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations

March 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

With speculation of a third round of Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTROs), understanding how they’ve been implemented and how they’ve performed is essential to see just how this program might be extended. According to the European Central Bank, TLTROs “are... View Article

8 Strategies To Reduce Market Exposure

March 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

Over a 10-day period in December 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by more than 350 points six different times. It then experienced its largest increase on record – a 1,000-point gain in one day. This dramatic volatility... View Article

A Final Budget Bill, Military Support in the Middle East and Campaign Finance Reform

March 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res. 31) – This is the budget appropriations bill that was finally agreed upon in order to avoid a second government shutdown in February. The bill authorizes funding for government agencies through the end of the... View Article

5 Tips for First-Time Tax Filers

February 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

Filing taxes for the first time can be overwhelming. But if you have the right tools and advice before you start, it won’t be. Here are a few critical things to know before you begin, which will make the seemingly... View Article

How Will Domestic and Global Policy Impact Oil Prices in 2019?

February 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

With the Federal Reserve raising rates in 2018 and speculation of doing so again in 2019, combined with projected oil production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia, it is likely that these and other global events will impact world energy... View Article

New Proposals for Government Programs

February 1, 2019 12:00 pm Published by

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered a wealth of benefits for taxpayers at every income level, but none more so than for the very rich. The net result of huge tax breaks for both high-income and corporate taxpayers is... View Article

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