Benefits Of A Trust Versus A Will – Estate Planning
A properly drafted will or trust is essential for anyone that has assets to leave to heirs. Either a will [...]
Brief History of U.S. Freight Railroads – Historical Note
Since Cornelius Vanderbilt established the first railroads for commerce and shipping in the early 1860s, transportation has become more efficient [...]
World’s Largest Energy Consumers – Global Energy Demand
As China and other developing countries continue to grow their middle class and build new cities and roads, the demand [...]
Rates Hold Steady – Fixed Income Review
Interest rates held steady as the Federal Reserve opted to maintain current levels as inflation worries still were a concern [...]
Stocks Start Year Off With Slight Gain – Domestic Equity Overview
Domestic equity indexes were mixed in January, as selective sectors outperformed other sectors. The disparity in performance, known as “sector [...]
Consumers Drive Economic Growth, Not Government – Consumer Expenditures
Each month the Department of Commerce releases its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. This report is the single most recognized [...]
Car Prices Are Falling – Auto Industry Review
Years of consecutive increases in U.S. auto sales have put a glut of vehicles on U.S. highways. In addition, a [...]
Macro Economic Overview / Feb 2024
Financial markets started the year off with an eye on earnings, the upcoming election, and developments in the Middle East [...]
U.S. Oil Production Reaches Another Record – Commodity Sector Overview
Despite efforts to curtail oil consumption and production of domestic oil, the U.S. achieved another record producing year in 2023. [...]
Market Performance During Presidential Election Years – Political Dynamics
Election year markets are always a quandary, as candidates propose economic and fiscal plans in order to boost the nation’s [...]
More U.S. Households Own Stocks – Consumer Finances
A recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, called the Survey of Consumer Finances has identified that 58% of U.S. [...]
Global Tax Rates On The Rise – Global Tax Policy
Governments worldwide rely on tax revenue in order to fund government expenses and operations. Tax policies and initiatives vary from [...]