Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices
Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth.
Interactive: Welcome to Tipping Point, U.S.A. - Blog
Do you tip more or less often that the average American? Tipping, although seemingly small, plays a significant role in our daily financial decisions. Understanding when and how much to tip in different settings is more than just a social norm; it's a practical aspect of budgeting and financial planning. This is especially relevant for high school students who are beginning to navigate the world of money management and consumer responsibility.
Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
In fiscal year 2023, the federal government is estimated to spend $6.3 trillion, amounting to 24.2 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Of that $6.3 trillion, over $4.8 trillion is...
Buffalo is bound for the NFL playoffs—and a great real estate year
According to Zillow, the Northeast city will be the hottest housing market in the US this year thanks to affordable home prices and strong employment rates.
U.S. Economy at a Glance | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Perspective from the BEA Accounts BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy. The data on this page are drawn from featured BEA economic accounts. U.S. Economy at a Glance Table
How much time do people across the world spend working? How have working hours changed over time, and what do these changes matter for people’s lives? Explore data and research on working hours.
MMO Economies - How to Manage Inflation in Virtual Economies - Extra Credits
Every quest reward or sellable item in an MMO generates more gold that goes into the economy, causing inflation as the gold becomes more common and less valu...
Why Streaming Services Are Pushing Subscribers to Ad Tiers
With better margins on advertising-supported offerings, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery find themselves incentivized to usher consumers to those plans.
The Covington Debacle Shows the Founders Were Right to Distrust Democracy | Jarrett Stepman
Many in popular culture and elite institutions promote democracy as a cure for all that ails us. We have lost the healthy skepticism of its worst excesses that the Founding Fathers understood when they established the governing institutions of the United States. These excesses were on full display over the weekend.
Scientists Have Discovered a Way to Actually Make Coffee Taste Better
Stop with the salt: adding a dash of water to coffee beans before grinding them could be the secret to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated goodness, new research suggests.
Jimmy and The Roots Perform an '80s-Style New Christmas Classic "Get a Gift Card" | The Tonight Show
Jimmy and The Roots perform a song about getting gift cards for loved ones for Christmas.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: http...