The Villages, Florida, was fastest-growing metro area this decade: Census Bureau
The Villages, a 55-plus master-planned community about an hour northwest of Orlando, was the fastest-growing U.S. metro area between 2010 and 2020, the Census Bureau said Thursday.
Social Security cost of living adjustment could be largest in nearly 4 decades
Social Security beneficiaries might be in for the highest in cost of living adjustment (COLA) in nearly four decades, according to new projections.
Amazon ups its Florida investment to over $18B with new fulfillment center, delivery stations
The six buildings "to support operations closer to customers" will increase Amazon's total investment in the Sunshine State to over $18 billion, Amazon announced Wednesday.
Biden admin’s fiscal policy putting ‘cart before the horse’: Former White House economist
Former Council of Economic Advisers acting chairman Tyler Goodspeed discusses inflation and the U.S. economy under President Biden.
Eviction moratorium prolongs uncertainty for tenants, landlords
The extended Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction ban could prolong the problems tenants and landlords have already faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fed's Rosengren: Stimulus wind down to begin by fall
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston added his voice Monday to a growing number of people, inside and outside the Fed, who say the central bank should soon begin to dial back its extraordinary aid for an economy that is strongly recovering from the pandemic recession.
California almond growers look to future amidst water woes
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged over the last year, California's almond industry has thrived.
Top Republican eyes 3 key jobs report indicators that will reveal strength of US economy
The July jobs report will give lawmakers a read on the strength of the U.S. economy as COVID-19 cases climb and multitrillion spending plans make their way through Congress, and at least one influential member of the GOP is concerned about the recovery.
Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $1B for commission run by Manchin's wife
Buried in the 2,702-page bipartisan infrastructure plan that senators could pass as soon as this week is $1 billion in funding for a commission run by the wife of Sen. Joe Manchin, one of the key Democratic negotiators.
Ohio won't shut its economy as COVID-19 cases spread, Lt. Gov. says
Ohio’s Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says the state has no plans to shut down its economy, even as a highly-contagious variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the U.S.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says rising prices are evidence of a hot economy, job market
New Jersey’s Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday explained that inflation and rising consumer prices may be the effect of a strengthening U.S. economy and rising opportunities throughout the labor force.
Jeff Bezos is making a 'dent' in Van Horn Texas
Why did Jeff Bezos choose Van Horn Texas for Blue Origin flight?
Ohio does not have to reinstate $300 federal jobless benefit, judge says
A judge on Thursday ruled in favor of the Ohio state government after residents filed a lawsuit over a decision to end participation in a pandemic-related federal unemployment assistance program.
Fiscal stimulus, vaccines likely fueled US economic growth in the second quarter
The U.S. economy likely gained steam in the second quarter, with the pace of growth probably the second fastest in 38 years, as massive government aid and vaccinations against COVID-19 fueled spending on travel-related services.
IMF warns rising inflation could last longer than expected
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that a recent inflation burst could prove longer-lasting than expected, forcing central banks across the world to take action to address the rising cost of goods and services.
A key gauge of future inflation is easing
One of the most important signals of future inflation has begun to ease in the past month, a development that should reassure the Federal Reserve in its prediction that the recent inflation surge will prove largely temporary.
Here's how much taxpayers can get in added federal benefits
The federal government has created and boosted several benefits in order to ensure that Americans are able to weather the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and cumulatively those benefits add up to sizable income boost for some.
Home prices hit new all-time highs
The median price for existing homes in the U.S. hit a new record in June as the housing market remains red hot.
Inflation inflicting near-term pain, but promises long-term gain for seniors
Heightened inflation has caused financial pain for seniors who saw a modest increase in Social Security benefits in 2021, but relief is likely on the way thanks to those very same rising consumer prices.
More than 60,500 businesses reopened nationwide in 3 months: Yelp
Overall, restaurant and food businesses, as well as retail businesses, experienced the highest number of reopenings over the three-month span with 22,441 and 13,700 locations reopening, respectively.


















