The U.S. consumer plays an important role in the economy, accounting for almost two-thirds of U.S. GDP. For this reason, investors and economists pay close attention to the consumer’s financial health and activity.

Financing public projects often involves the issuance of bonds by governments and municipalities. Among the various types of bonds, general obligation (GO) bonds and revenue bonds are widely used. These bonds play a crucial role in funding public initiatives, but they have distinct features regar

Financial Markets Rebound in the First Half of 2023 A year can make a big difference. One year ago, the market was trying to catch its breath after a chaotic start to 2022. The Federal Reserve had raised interest rates by 1.5% in a little over three months. Inflation touched 9% as Russia’s...

Planning for the future and ensuring the financial security of your loved ones is a top priority. To achieve this goal while also minimizing tax liabilities, leveraging 529 education accounts can be a powerful strategy. Originally intended for saving for higher education expenses, 529 accounts have

Amid the bank failures taking place in 2023, this article will be a deep dive into the protections you have as a depositor when making deposits of your hard earned cash an FDIC-insured financial institution. The FDIC regulation changes set to take place in 2024 will also be outlined.

Rent vs buy – it’s a big question with big financial implications. Do you make a down payment, take out a mortgage, and build equity? Or do you rent, give yourself more financial flexibility, but miss out on the opportunity to build equity?