Inflation is a term that often surfaces in economic discussions, but what exactly does it mean? At its core, inflation refers ...

Inflation — it’s a word you hear frequently, but do you really understand what it means? The main effects of inflation are better interest rates for savings accounts and higher costs of living, but ...

Inflation is the unpleasant, yet inevitable force where every year you pay a little more money for the same goods and services. While the economy can typically absorb an average of 2% inflation every ...

We polled our online audience and, based on 2,824 responses, the top thing people want candidates to be talking about as they compete for their vote is the economy (635 votes). That mirrors the ...

This month, higher prices helped deliver the presidency from the Democrats to Donald Trump. A CBS News Election Day poll showed three-quarters of voters considered inflation a hardship. “I think that ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The economy is not as strong as it could be and requires increased activity.