Why Rising Gasoline Prices Won’t Cut into Consumer Spending by Wolf Richter • May 15, 2018 • 102 Comments Despite the hand-wringing in the headlines.
The State of the American Debt Slaves, Q1 2018 by Wolf Richter • May 8, 2018 • 98 Comments After the party, the hangover.
Rate Hike Ammo by Wolf Richter • Apr 30, 2018 • 61 Comments Fed’s favorite inflation gauge spikes, consumer spending holds up solidly.
Nearly One-Third of U.S. Lottery Winners Declare Bankruptcy by Safehaven • Apr 17, 2018 • 86 Comments “I wish I’d torn that ticket up.”
Our Dental Insurance Sent us “Free” Internet-Connected Toothbrushes. And this is What Happened Next by Wolf Richter • Apr 14, 2018 • 146 Comments When the product is “free,” WE are the product.
How Much Are Banks Exposed to Subprime? More than we Think by Wolf Richter • Apr 11, 2018 • 49 Comments Wells Fargo has $81 billion in exposure to loans that, on paper, it isn’t exposed to.
Subprime Carmageddon: Specialized Lenders Begin to Collapse by Wolf Richter • Apr 8, 2018 • 76 Comments Worst delinquency rates this century.
The $73 billion in Voluntary Taxes (up 9%!) Consumers Pay Eagerly and with Great Excitement by Wolf Richter • Mar 29, 2018 • 72 Comments Lottery revenues soar. State-by-state. And the states need it!
Then Why Is Anyone STILL on Facebook? by Wolf Richter • Mar 20, 2018 • 174 Comments Where’s the panicked rush to “delete” accounts?
Why the Investment Outlook is Unappealing Going Forward by Wolf Richter • Mar 18, 2018 • 63 Comments Most asset prices, after soaring in near-unison over the past 8 years, are targeted, also in near-unison, for a haircut.
