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Learn What the Fed's Eventual Rate Increase Means to You
Economic Forecasts Slightly higher loan payments and short-term market volatility are in the cards.
By David Payne
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Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Late 2015
business First-time home buyers will be a big driver of this market's recovery.
By David Payne
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Economist: We're Taxing the Wrong Things
Economic Forecasts Arthur Laffer is sticking to his guns about the hazards of over-taxing the economy.
By Janet Bodnar
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Where the Jobs Will Be
Economic Forecasts Demand for workers will stay strong and employers will be raising wages.
By David Payne
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Housing Market Gets Stronger in 2015
Economic Forecasts An improving economy and attractive home features will draw first-time and move-up buyers.
By David Payne
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Winners, Losers from the Stronger U.S. Dollar
Economic Forecasts While manufacturers and consumers will gain, U.S. exporters and tourist attractions will get squeezed.
By David Payne
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Small Business Revving Up in 2015
business Many firms with fewer than 50 workers have plans to expand, venture into new markets and add to payrolls.
By David Payne
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U.S. Manufacturers on a Roll
Economic Forecasts Cheap energy and an improving economy will keep manufacturing growing at a better-than-average rate.
By David Payne
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Housing Market Will Improve in 2015
Economic Forecasts The lagging sector is new single family homes, where a shortage of skilled labor and buildable lots is holding back construction.
By David Payne
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