This Housing Upturn Looks Like the Real Thing
The first rebound in home prices was lackluster and after only a year was followed by another dip. But the recent upturn in home prices looks like the real thing.
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What the Boston Bombing Means for the Economy and the Stock Market
Unless the Boston Marathon bombings are part of a much larger plot, it seems unlikely that their effects on the stock market will last more than another day.
Why Many Americans Feel Like They’re Getting Poorer
Since the recession ended, the economy has never grown fast enough to make up for lost ground – and that’s helping to keep household income depressed for as much as half the population.
What Happens When the Fed Really Does Run Out of Ammunition?
The Fed has no good choices. If easy-money ends, the economy will slow even more. But continuing the policy risks inflation.
Why Can’t This Economy Really Get Going?
A host of factors outside of the government’s control will likely hold back the economy for at least another year.
Has the Banking Industry Really Been Fixed?
The banking sector still faces big challenges, but greater transparency will boost investor confidence and also encourage banks to manage risk better internally.
How a Century of Income Taxes Can Clarify Today’s Debates
Up until 100 years ago – exactly 100 years ago this weekend, in fact – it wasn’t constitutional for the Federal Government to tax individual incomes.
6 Reasons the Stock Market Could Do Surprisingly Well in 2013
A slow-growing economy with little inflation can actually be the best environment for blue-chip stocks.
What the Current Economic Outlook Means for American Families
The economy is likely to keep improving, but slow growth could develop into chronic stagnation.
The Best Way to Cut Government Spending: Get Really Tough on Fraud
As America slides toward the fiscal cliff, both sides are debating ways to reduce the deficit in 2013 and also over the longer term.