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Future expectations are a shifter of demand pic.twitter.com/3xBoY7sCKq— Jacob Clifford (@JacobAClifford) March 18, 2024
2024 Spending Madness
Thirty‐two terrible U.S. spending policies are going head‐to‐head in a classic, single‐elimination tournament format. And you get to decide the worst of the bunch.
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Plumber shortage is gumming up the US economy
America desperately needs more pipe experts as young people snub the profession.
Trial By Battle
What can price theory reveal to us about this archaic institution?
Refund fraud schemes promoted on TikTok, Telegram are costing Amazon and other retailers billions of dollars
Amazon suffered more than $700,000 in losses at the hands of one refund fraud ring indicted last year, according to court documents.
How the NFL used 'socialism' to get rich
That league discovered how to squeeze every dollar out of American football.⚡️ Sign up and download for FREE using my link https://grammarly.com/searchparty....
These Kids Made Their Influencer Parents Wealthy. Will They See a Dime of That Money?
In the unregulated world of vloggers, children are, for the most part, not entitled to a single cent they help earn. We spoke to creators—and the child of a mommy blogger—to understand how this unusual family business actually works.
Missed out on your Trader Joe's mini tote bag? Store says more are coming late summer
Trader Joe's says its canvas mini tote bags will be back in stock by late summer after social media hype led to the items reselling for up to $500.
The U.S. national debt is rising by $1 trillion about every 100 days
The nation's debt now stands at nearly $34.4 trillion.
6 Months After New York Banned Airbnb, New Jersey Is Doing Great
New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming.
How Wall Street Is Turning Your Favorite Artist’s Songs Into Bonds
Artists like Tina Turner and Justin Timberlake are part of a multi-billion-dollar market for music royalties that asset managers predict could double or triple in size soon. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains Wall Street’s newest fad: music-backed securities. Photo illustration: Noah Friedman/Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
Records will now factor into UK inflation calculation
Vinyl is popular again and economists are noticing.
Debunking All the Main Arguments for Antitrust Laws | Walter Block
There are a lot of arguments put forward for antitrust laws, but they all have problems.
A Random Walk Down San Fernando Street (Malek & Estill)
The entrepreneur is the intermediary who combines inputs to satisfy consumers, takes risks, and creates new and improved goods and processes. Adam Smith, Jean Baptiste Say, and others have explaine…
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Your Guide to Student Loan Repayment Plans
Student loan repayment can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, we offer different repayment plans that are designed to meet your needs. Whether you prefer ...
Taylor Swift’s exclusive Singapore stop will reap huge economic returns
Swifties flocking to Singapore are expected to spend up to $300 million.
Do Traffic Tickets Make Us Drive More Safely? | Peter Jacobsen
One of the arguments for traffic violation fines is that they make the road a safer place, but does this hold up?
The Hot New Luxury Good for the Rich: Air
The wealthy have different houses, different cars, different lifestyles from the rest of us. These days, they also want to breathe different air.
Miami Beach uninvited spring breakers
The city even made a pointed video asking spring breakers to come back only when they’ve grown up a little.
United Airlines hikes checked bag fees, following lead of American Airlines, JetBlue
United Airlines announced Friday that they are raising their baggage fees, becoming the fourth airline in recent weeks to do so.
Scotland expected to raise minimum alcohol price by 30%
Health campaigners will welcome new unit rate of 65p, which will push bottle of whisky to at least £18.20
Transferring to a better college leads to lower income
Striving to get into the fanciest college might not be the best choice
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Student Loan Debt Statistics [2024]: Average + Total Debt
Find student loan debt statistics, including the national debt balance, average individual balance, and annual growth rates.
The average federal student loan debt balance is $37,088, while the total average balance (including private loan debt) may be as high as $39,981.
Less than 2% of private student loans enter default as of 2021’s fourth financial quarter (2021 Q4).
The average public university student borrows $32,637 to attain a bachelor’s degree.
joelwmiller·educationdata.org·American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.
Plastic recycling is a scam
The fossil fuel industry has known for decades that recycling alone won't solve the plastic crisis. But it's spending millions to convince the public otherwise.
Apple fined $2b over music streaming competition
The European Commission hit Apple with a $1.8 billion dollar fine after concluding that the company used its dominance to restrict music streaming competition.
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From? | St. Louis Fed
Where do recessions come from?
Data Considered for the NBER Turning Points - St. Louis Fed
Explore resources provided by the Research Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.