Economy: Credit Card Debt (total) over time
Total credit card debt grows because (1) the population is increasing, (2) inflation, and (3) much encouragement for people to satisfy “wants” right now by short term borrowing, and (4)…
Demographics, Education: San Jose Unified SD closes 5 schools
9 schools were considered - but just 5 will close for now, as enrollment declines due to the low fertility rate. Numerous districts announced closures in the past week.
Demographics: Percent of each state’s population on Medicaid
The national average is 23%. Some states have 30-40% of their population on Medicaid/CHIP.
Policy, Demographics: Newsom wants mandatory “national service”
This will surely work well in a world of shrinking youth cohorts and low fertility rates.
Education, Demographics: Evergreen School District
Declining enrollment leads to less funding, layoffs, and school closures.
Demographics: Global fertility rate forecast to hit 1.83 by 2050
The world's population will soon start shrinking. We have not been in this situation before.
Lifestyle Creep: They make $500k/year and are struggling
They've chosen a lifestyle that costs $500k/year and are struggling.... hmmm
Demographics: Santa Rosa City Schools on verge of collapse
25% enrollment decline in 10 years but they increased hiring....