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State of the Union—Why So Few New Jobs?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly President Obama’s State of the Union address was all about jobs. So why have so few been created since the Great Recession? Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen gave a recent speech entitled: A Painfully Slow Recovery … Continue reading →

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Dear Supercommittee: “It’s Consumer Spending, Stupid!”

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs “With only about a month remaining before its recommendations are due, lawmakers on the congressional supercommittee charged with finding savings from the federal budget wrestled with cuts to defense, foreign aid and other programs on Wednesday”, said Bloomberg … Continue reading →

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What will Boost Real Estate?

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

The Mortgage Corner Never in my 30 years as a Mortgage Banker did I think I would see interest rates this low—as low as during Harry Truman’s Presidency. Yet very few homeowners are able to take advantage of those rates, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Accept ‘New Normal’ of Slower Growth

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly There is no reason to accept what pundits and some economists are telling us we have to accept—a ‘new normal’ for economic growth that is some kind of growth recession. Because we have the means to spur … Continue reading →

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