Medical Bankruptcy and the Economy

Medical bills can cause bankruptcies. Medical costs impact both household finances and the economy as a whole. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 1 year ago

U.S. Oil Tops $112 a Barrel, Highest Since 2011

2011 - That’s the last time U.S. crude oil was as expensive as it was on Wednesday, showing how worried people are about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 2 years ago

Who Owns the US National Debt?

The majority of the U.S. national debt is owned by Social Security, the Federal Reserve, and foreign investors. Learn how that impacts the rest of the nation. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 2 years ago

The Art of Building Wealth

It can be difficult to make the leap between saving money and investing. Learn about this important step in the wealth-building process. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 2 years ago

The US Debt and How It Got So Big

The U.S. national debt is over $28 trillion, the largest it's ever been, and in the world. Learn why it grew to that level and how it impacts U.S. economic growth. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 2 years ago

The National Debt

The national debt is what the federal government owes the public and other agencies. It helps when the economy when it is below the tipping point. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 4 years ago

Largest Economies in the World: Why China Is the World's Largest Economy

The world's largest economy is China, which replaced the EU in 2015. The U.S. is third. Here's why, and how it's measured. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 4 years ago

Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

A majority of Americans think the real estate market will crash soon. But there are 9 differences between the housing market in 2017 and 2007. | Continue reading


@thebalance.com | 5 years ago