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As Consumer Sentiment Rises, Businesses Hope for Improved Sales
Consumer sentiment rose to 83.7 in May, the highest since July 2007, according to a report by Bloomberg . The Thompson Reuters/University of Michigan…
Rising Student Loans a Concern, but Proposed Legislation May Ease Debt for Some
A recent Pew Research article shows that student loans are increasing. According to the analysis, the number of households in the U.S. with the head…
National Economic Trends and Students Benefit from First Federal Debt Cut in Years
National economic trends received a notable boost on Mary 13 th when the U.S. Treasury Department announced that current plans have the federal debt…
2012 Job Growth Improves in Hindsight, January Sees 157,000 Jobs
A new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released in early February shows employment increased by 157,000 in January, while the unemployment rate remained essentially unchanged at 7.9 percent. …
Is Higher Education Still a Worthy Investment?
A recent study by the U.S. Department of the Treasury ofers good news to those wondering if earning a degree is worth the cost. The study found not…
Strong November Jobs Report Likely to Inspire Fed Rate Hike
With a solid November jobs report signaling a strengthened economy, the last hurdle standing in the way of the Federal Reserve announcing the first rate hike in almost a decade …
Weak Jobs Report Rattles Investors, Lowers Chance of Fed Rate Hike
A lackluster jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in early October has shaken the confidence of some in the overall health of the American economy. …
Uninsured Rate Drops to Lowest Since Obamacare Took Effect
The number of uninsured American adults continued to drop during the first quarter of 2015, the lowest number since the start of the Affordable Care Act, a new study has …
Millennials: Do You Know What a Closing Cost Is?
As more Millennials enter the housing market, a new study reveals this generation isn’t as well informed about the purchasing process as it should be. An estimated 60% of Millennials, …
The Most Educated Cities in the U.S.
Getting a college education has become an increasingly important in order to propel a career forward, decrease the chances for unemployment and increase earning potential. The number of Americans attending …