Those worried about the Fed’s so-called “independence” from politics are a little late. The US presidents, who nominate its board members, long ago put political loyalty high on the qualification list.
Read moreFinding more and better-trained workers is the top challenge for many US business owners. They say current workers can’t produce enough to meet growth objectives.
Read moreGasoline prices have been strong this summer, though they’re still below last May’s peak, when the national average was near $3 a gallon.
Read moreA penny saved is a penny earned, goes the old saying… but that’s not true. In today’s world, a penny saved is better than a penny earned.
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