by Lea Strickland | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Growth, Economy and Economics, Small Business, Uncategorized
In the economic landscape of 2025, small businesses face significant challenges due to the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain elevated interest rates. As of July 22, 2025, the federal funds effective rate remains at 4.33%, with the target range held steady...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 15, 2025 | Focus Points
Economic Landscape and Tariff Overview A prominent theme in business and economic news is President Trump’s tariff policies. Some outlets are concerned about their potential impact on inflation in the near term. However, they should focus on the renewed...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 10, 2012 | Business Articles, The Street (the street.com)
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The debt clock is ticking up to over $16 trillion. Student loan debt (which has exceeded $1 trillion) now exceeds credit card debt (approximately $800 billion). Politicians are debating its impact and how to address it. But any way you...
