Retail Sales are the total amount of merchandise and related services sold to consumers. It is considered a sign of …
S&P / Case-Shiller
The 20-city S&P/Case-Shiller index is a measure of existing home values across 20 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. By comparing …
Health Savings Accounts
The Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most powerful investment vehicles. Not only is it the only account …
Personal Income & Personal Expenditures
Consumer spending, measured by Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), makes up approximately two-thirds of the economy and is a direct measure …
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tells us of any inflationary pressures in the economy. The CPI measures the average price …
Gross Domestic Product
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the broadest measure of economic activity within a country and measures the market value of …
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index
The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index helps determine the overall economic strength of the services sector. Components evaluated are employment, business activity, …
International Trade Balance
The US international trade balance is compiled by America’s Customs Agency and represents the value of all goods traded between …
ISM Manufacturing Index
The ISM Manufacturing Index is derived from a survey of purchasing managers and their outlook on overall conditions by looking …
Retirement Account Contributions
The IRS announced that contribution limits on 401(k)s and other qualified retirement accounts will be increasing slightly in 2020. The …