"economic impact"

Who’s right? Janet Yellen wants to shrink the Federal Reserve balance sheet; Ben Bernanke says that’s a mistake.

With the endless parade of news hype it’s hard to know what will have a direct impact on your life and wallet. But the divorce between the EU and the …

With financial experts constantly talking about whether the Fed will raise interest rates, what can get lost are the on-the-ground consequences for regular Americans.

We know getting your personal finances in order sounds difficult. But avoiding these five simple goofs will get you well on your way to economic freedom.

Jobs numbers are up; you’re finally starting to see your hard work reflected in an increased paycheck. Too bad shaky markets say the recovery is over.

Is our ride on the current credit cycle going to end in us being pancaked against a wall? Experts weigh in on the threat.

It’s easy to get caught up in election year drama, but do you know how presidential politics can affect your bottom line, and your future?

The latest GDP data showed the U.S. economy growing at an anemic one-point-two percent as strong retail sales were largely canceled out by a reduction in business investment. Most disturbingly …

International trade is shaping up to be one of the major issues in this year’s presidential campaign. Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, is squarely at odds with Republican groupthink …

Gold has traditionally had an allure as a retirement investment. Although it has swung in and out of favor with retirees in sync with the global economic conditions and price …