An Investor's Guide To Government Shutdowns
am EDT| Observant investors are often on the lookout for potential market disruptions. One recurring event causing concern is a U.S. government shutdown. In fact, the U.S. Congress has the nation on...

What Financial Executives Should Expect In The Last Months Of 2023
am EDT| Omar Choucair, CFO, Trintech, has spent 20+ years leading financial and administrative organizations for public and private companies. The first half of 2023 was a rocky one for the U.S....

Disposable Income | Meaning, Importance, Tips, And Strategies
pm EDT| What Is Disposable Income? Disposable income is the amount left after subtracting taxes from your gross income. This metric is a vital indicator of your financial health. To calculate...

The Fed’s November Decision Hangs In The Balance
pm EDT| The U.S. Federal Reserve will next determine short-term interest rates on November 1. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear that decision will depend on the data. On the one hand, the...

Analysis: A messy government shutdown is the last thing the economy needs
New York CNN  —  It’s a delicate time for the American economy. The long-rumored recession has not arrived, and yet economic threats are everywhere. Oil prices are racing towards $100 a barrel,...

US consumer spending was much weaker in the second quarter than previously estimated
Washington, DC CNN  —  The Commerce Department’s final revision of second-quarter gross domestic...

US government shutdowns don’t send markets tanking, but the coast is far from clear
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US Manufacturing Contributes To Economy Same As 70 Years Ago
am EDT| Ivan Illan is Chief Investment Officer at AWAIM® and bestselling author of Success as a Financial Advisor For Dummies. It’s hard to believe that the U.S. manufacturing sector has remained...

Known Unknowns: Selling Intelligently In A Rapidly Changing Consumer Landscape
am EDT| CEO of Rallyware. Though the business community spent much of the first half of 2023 talking about a recession, it is no longer clear that one is in the offing. Quite the opposite, the...

Centene Layoffs Will See Health Insurance Provider Cut 2,000 Jobs
am EDT| Key Takeaways Healthcare provider Centene will be letting go of 2,000 staff, equating to around 3% of their workforce The cuts are being made to ensure the company remains profitable in...