The trusty American consumer is poised to run out of steam by early next year, investor survey says

By: Spending by the ever-reliable US consumer is about to fizzle out, according to a Bloomberg investor survey.  Over half of respondents believe that personal consumption will shrink in early 2024.  US households are having their savings depleted thanks to the highest borrowing costs in 22 years. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…

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12 Ways To Beat Inflation With Your Portfolio

By The Fed may quickly subdue inflation, or it may fail. Here are some devices to protect your retirement savings in case of failure.By William Baldwin, Senior Contributor Inflation is here to stay for a while. At 3%, a moderately pessimistic estimate of where it will settle, it doubles the cost of living over 24…

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