Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system, which means today's workers are paying taxes for the benefits received by today's retirees. However, demographic
On September 30, 2021, Congress averted a potential federal government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution to provide funding for government operations
The Markets (third quarter through September 30, 2021)
Overall, the third quarter was a roller-coaster ride for the market. The Dow, the Russell 2000, the
The U.S. housing market, already strong before the pandemic, has heated up to record levels in 2021. The Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which
The Markets (as of market close August 31, 2021)
The benchmark indexes enjoyed a solid August, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reaching
Stocks closed generally higher in July, despite a downturn at the end of the month. Second-quarter corporate earnings data was generally strong, although some
After more than four years of international negotiations taking place mostly behind the scenes, 132 countries — representing more than 90% of worldwide gross
