By Synchrony, which has 68 million active accounts, saw more consumers paying back their loans in the second quarter of 2025 versus last year.Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAmericans have more debt than they’ve ever had, making them vulnerable to defaulting on their loans if the economy turns south. New financial results from credit card issuer…
By This article was written by6.77K FollowersFollowJames Picerno is the director of analytics at The Milwaukee Co., a wealth manager that is the adviser to The Brinsmere Funds, a pair of global asset allocation ETFs. He also edits CapitalSpectator.com and The US Business Cycle Research Report (CapitalSpectator.com/premium-research). He is the author of three books, including…
By Ryan Begin is the CEO and cofounder of Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™.getty With grocery bills climbing and inflation squeezing every corner of the food industry, many businesses are asking the same question: How can we protect our bottom line without passing more costs…
By This article was written by2.31K FollowersFollowProviding timely and quick to the punch analysis of earnings and macro-related events across various sectors, with a focus on retail and real estate. I am a licensed CPA.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate…
By Some taxpayers are waiting on tax refunds or inflation refunds and how to track their stimulus checks with the Internal Revenue Service. Here’s what to know about the second, third and fourth stimulus checks, eligibility and an update on their status.Several states, including New York, have sent or are sending out “inflation relief checks”…
By Consumer inflation expectations have crept up over the past six months. A University of Michigan survey in June found consumers thought a year from now price levels would rise roughly 5%. That is well above the actual 2.4% inflation reading last month.If consumers believe the price of a car or washing machine will be significantly higher…
By If you’re worried about inflation and how it might potentially wreck your retirement, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent report from Gallup showed that as of April, inflation was the most named financial problem facing families — cited by 29% of respondents. That’s down a lot from 41% in 2024, but it’s still…
By Nicole B. Simpson, CFPJuly 5, 2025 at 5:01 AMProstock-Studio / iStock.comOn Apr. 2, President Donald Trump announced that global tariffs would be implemented on imported goods entering the United States. “Liberation Day” was designed to level the playing field as it relates to trade practices with other nations.Historically, an increase of tariffs has triggered higher…
By This article was written by67.53K FollowersFollowJussi Askola is the President of Leonberg Capital, a value-oriented investment boutique that consults hedge funds, family offices, and private equity firms on REIT investing. He has authored award-winning academic papers on REIT investing, has passed all three CFA exams, and has built relationships with many top REIT executives….
By The restaurant industry is unlike any other when it comes to navigating razor-thin profit margins, bouncing back from a volatile economy and finding ways to keep people fed.Restaurant patronage is still below pre-pandemic levels, and restaurants have a new battle to fight as well – inflation.“The last six months may not have changed that…