Jun 12, 2018
The United States has been a piggy bank they have abused-witness U.S. trade deficits with our allies against the stellar assessments of the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
May 22, 2018
The minimum annual distribution requirements for tax-sheltered retirement accounts imposed by the IRS at age 70 essentially assume longevity in that range. Simple prudence requires planning for retirement assets to last at least 35 years.
May 7, 2018
It’s not pretty or something as an economist I would prescribe in a perfect world, but in a perfect world we won’t need armies.
Apr 30, 2018
?Economy has weaknesses, but giving innovation freer hand would set off more growth
Jan 16, 2018
The Trump economy is off to a strong start.Since the spring, growth in gross domestic product has averaged about 3% - much stronger than either during the Bush or Obama presidencies.This winter, consumers are likely to pull back again to pay off...
Dec 12, 2017
New Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell won’t mess up the strong economy he will inherit from outgoing Fed Chair Janet Yellen as the slow and steady normalization of central-bank policy will keep America on track.
Dec 1, 2017
The Trump economy is cracking-GDP growth is on track to top 3% for three quarters running. We haven't seen that since 2004, and the Dow Jones average has just pierced 24,000.Privates businesses are optimistic and poised to invest with passage of the tax cuts. They have...
Oct 5, 2017
As the Republicans write their $1.5 trillion tax cut legislation, they would do well to stay inside their budget.