Economy: How efficiency reduced railroad crew sizes
As automation and improved systems were deployed, railroad crews went from about 12-16 per train in the 1950s, to just 1 or 2 crew members in 2025.
Pensions versus self-funded retirement
In the 1980s, 70% of retirees had a pension. Today it is less than 20%. In the '70s, Congress created IRA and 401(k) accounts to encourage self funded retirement savings.
Economy, Government: Federal employment since 1990
The news has buried the change in Federal employment over time. Clinton significantly reduced head count, Bush and Biden significantly increased headcount.
Average number of vehicles per household 1970 vs 2025
We went from 1.16 vehicles per household in 1970 to 1.88 in 2025. The % with 1 vehicle went down, and the % with 2 or more went up.
Per capita food spending in the U.S.
Americans spend more money going out to eat and having food delivered to their homes.
Economy: Average home size by age
Surprisingly, most people age 65+ are already living in smaller homes.
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Gen Z/Generational issues
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The “Boomers” versus “Gen Z” today
Many media and social media pundits think the "baby boom" past was idyllic. Here's a reality-based comparison of then versus today.
Economics: Economic illiteracy from our elite
Lindsay Owens, Ph.D. has been an economic policy advisor to Sen. Warren. Yet she does not understand the most basic of microeconomics. Truly embarrassing.
Economy: Home prices now falling
Amazing how markets work. But leaving it to the media - this is now bad news!