Economy: Do the wealthy live longer than the poor?
Sen. Sanders says wealthy live much longer than the poor. But he is comparing the extreme top 1% to the bottom 1%. Take a look at the overall population...
Demographics: Downsizing
The housing crisis is all due to evil "baby boomers" hoarding overly large homes, and they should be forced, via taxes, to sell.
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.