Demographics: US population age 18-64 to start falling
Beginning in 2026, the US working age population will begin to decline by 300,000 persons per year.
Home prices per square foot, adjusted for inflation
Home prices, when adjusted for square footage changes and inflation, have remained mostly constant through 2015.
Education: As more people get advanced degrees, the value is less
Has the value of a Master's degree gone down? Perhaps.
Demographics: In 11 states, elders outnumber kids
Lots of people are still not paying attention to demographics and what this means.
Housing costs and size over time
New homes, as of 2015, were 1,000 sq ft larger than in the 1970s, and have fewer occupants today.
Economy: “toughest job market”
The unemployment rate today is 4.2%, well below levels seen in the past. It's tougher than recent years but hardly a disaster.
Media: “% Living Paycheck to Paycheck”
The % living "paycheck to paycheck" meme is back! It's also meaningless, wrong, and about the same % every year.
Economy: Los Angeles to demand $30/hour minimum wage in hotel industry
Economic illiteracy runs rampant in government.
Economy: Consumer confidence falls to early 2020 level
Consumer confidence level falls to 2020 Covid era depths.