2023 Mass Layoffs: How Long Will the Recession Last?
It seems that the 1970s are making a comeback in the United States, with mass layoffs, a lack of jobs, stagflation, and a slew of bankruptcies indicating a potential repeat…
Inflation is Higher Than Reported: Beef Prices to Rise 15% as Cattle Population Falls
According to the USDA’s mid-year cattle report, there has been a 2% decrease in overall cattle inventory. This includes a 2% decrease in beef cattle at 30.4 million and a 1% decrease in…
Hold Off On Buying: U.S. Home Prices Projected to Fall By 30%
As U.S. house prices fall, should you consider purchasing a home now or wait for further price declines? In Washington State, the median house price has dropped 12.7% from its peak…
Washington State’s Minimum Wage Hike is a Disaster for its Young Workers
Starting on January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Washington state will increase to $15.74 per hour for workers aged 16 and older. This increase, which is nearly 9%, will make Washington’s…
EU Residents Will Now Pay Over $500 Annually in Carbon Taxes
According to recent reports, European Union inhabitants will now be paying, directly or indirectly, approximately $500 per year in carbon taxes, which reached a rate of over €85 per metric ton…
U.S. Home Prices Are Falling. Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
As U.S. house prices fall, should you consider purchasing a home now or wait for further price declines? In Washington State, the median house price has dropped 12.7% from its peak…
Prepare for More Inflation: U.S. Congress Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill with a vote of 225-201. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate and is now…