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Jobs May 3, 2016

At Your Service: Mortgage company’s valet parking helps their workers feel like royalty

Valet car service is one of many ways United Shore tries to make the 1,350 people working at its headquarters feel special and valued.

Growth March 3, 2016

What Friday's jobs report will tell us about the health of our economy

The Labor Department monthly employment report Friday will tell us a lot about the health of the economy — much of it not very good.

Growth February 26, 2016

What's going on in America? Trickle-down negativity and the demonizing of the rich

For more than a quarter of a century, I’ve made a living offering people financial advice and helping them manage their money.

Presidential Primaries February 8, 2016

Trump and Sanders: Why do so many Americans find them appealing?

When the devil you know is squeezing you poor, embracing the devil you don’t know offers at least some prospect for relief.

Taxes February 8, 2016

Which Republican candidates can make the flat tax work and help the economy?

We have long loved the flat tax proposed by Senator Cruz and other GOP candidates. Senator Rubio, the flat tax attacker, has a plan that adds tax credits and keeps income tax rates relatively high.

Economic Policy February 5, 2016

Presidential politics: It's still the economy, stupid

Somebody, please tell me … When did getting rich become a bad thing?

Innovation January 27, 2016

My conversation with Alec Ross: How technology will change our economy and culture

Alec Ross's new book offers in-depth analysis of the relationship between technology and government, business, and education, and predicts how future innovation will disrupt society.

Values January 4, 2016

2016 New Year's resolutions: What's good for us is good for the country

Americans want to lose weight, exercise more, be a better person, spend less and save more. Many of these goals can easily apply to our country as well.

Presidential December 29, 2015

Rep. Kristi Noem: Why I support Marco Rubio, a friend of the farmer

Rubio will make sure we support our farmers and ranchers by carrying out a conservative agenda that gets the federal government off the backs of small businesses.

Growth December 21, 2015

US economy expands at 4.1 percent rate

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest pace since late 2011 and significantly higher than previously believed. Much of the upward revision came from stronger consumer spending.

Regulation December 21, 2015

Florida orthodontist continues fight to stop delay of Obamacare employer mandate

Under the Affordable Care Act, Larry Kawa is a victim of his own success.