Retirement Planning and Investing

Read about key developments in the United States and elsewhere that are most relevant to investors interested in retirement planning and investing.

How to Determine History’s Greatest Economist

I recently finished teaching an economics class at Chapman University in California, where in the final exam, I...

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Why French President François Hollande Endorsed Say’s Law

On January 14, 2014, President Hollande used Say’s maxim as a guide for the French economy of the...

U.S. Factory Production Falls by Most Since 2009

Factory production in the United States unexpectedly declined in January by the most since May 2009, with severe...

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January Jobs Data Disappoints

U.S. payroll rises failed to meet projections for January, thanks to retailers cutting back after the busy holiday...

Lou Dobbs on the Upcoming Upheaval

It was a pleasure talking with Fox Business' Lou Dobbs; he’s both a gentlemen and a scholar.

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Consumer Spending in U.S. Increases More Than Forecast

U.S. consumer spending climbed more than forecast in December, even as incomes stagnated, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

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Weak European Recovery Adds Fuel to Emerging Market Pyre

Inflation across the 18-nation euro zone dropped to 0.7 percent in December last year, down from 0.9 percent...

AmazonPrime Program Price May Rise

AmazonPrime membership price may rise by $20-$40 in the future.

U.S. Economy Grew 3.2% in Q4 as Consumer Spending Picked up

The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.2 percent pace in the fourth quarter as Americans’ spending rose the...

Soy bean field in Santa Cuz, Bolivia

Drought of the Century Crushing California’s Economy

Farmers in California’s “farm belt”-- where the Merced and San Joaquin rivers come together -- are losing as...