Economic Conditions: Page 4

Business News

A Recession Is 'Not Completely Off the Table,' Warns Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

The Treasury Secretary shared her thoughts after a disappointing June jobs report.

Business News

Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan — Here's How It May Affect the Economy

Constitutional questions surrounded the looming decision on President Biden's student loan forgiveness program that would have eliminated federal student loan debt for about 20 million people.

Growing a Business

Is the Real Estate Market on the Verge of a Turnaround or Stuck in a Recurring Pattern? Here's What You Should Know.

Real estate market turnaround or déjà vu? Let's discuss the future of the real estate market.

Business News

3 Entrepreneurial Trends Coming Out of the Current Economy

By refocusing their efforts to align with the state of the economy, business owners can not only ride this wave but even attain real growth throughout it.

Business News

'Revenge Spending' Is Showing Signs of Cooling — Good for Inflation, Bad for Some Businesses

When the lockdown subsided and businesses opened up again, so did wallets -- causing a surge in "revenge spending." Now, that pattern of consumer spending is cooling, which may help inflation but could put a dent in some of the "revenge categories" (like hospitality) that have rebounded since the pandemic.

Growing a Business

7 Tips for Protecting Your Business Against Inflation

Inflation hurting your business? Here's how I weathered the storm over the past 20 years.

Business News

7 of the 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the U.S. Are in One State

A new report by U.S. News found that San Diego is the most expensive city to live in for 2023-2024, followed by Los Angeles. New York City didn't even rank in the top 10.

Thought Leaders

10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Navigate a Down Economy

In a down economy, you face significant challenges as an entrepreneur — but here are ten tips to help you navigate.

Buying / Investing in Business

5 Tips to Win Over Investors in Uncertain Times

Trustworthy, confident and coachable entrepreneurs don't allow an uncertain economy to distract them from executing their business plan.

Growing a Business

3 Key Strategies That Helped My Business Grow During a Recession

Here are three strategies everyone should use to help their businesses thrive during a recession.

Business News

American Retirement Outlook Falls to Lowest Level Since 2012

According to a report from global analytics firm Gallup, 42% of non-retired Americans are "very worried" about funding their retirement.

Business News

The Inability to Afford a Down Payment Is Why Renters Keep Renting, According to a New Report from the Federal Reserve

Only 63% of respondents said they could cover a $400 emergency expense.

Business News

These 15 U.S. States Have the Highest Employment Levels, According to a New Report

In April, 17 states had unemployment rates lower than the national average of 3.4%.

Growing a Business

I Asked ChatGPT How to Recession-Proof a Business. Here's What It Suggested (and What I Would Do Differently).

Silicon Valley's leading artificial intelligence weighs in on how you can make your business more resilient to economic downswings.

Growing a Business

Why a Recession Can Be a Good Time to Expand into a New Country

Explore the strategies that can help companies identify and capitalize on the hidden value in recessions.