Tag Archives: Economy

June 28, 2021

Economy

Talking Data #64: UI Benefits
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

The expiration of federal unemployment benefits might mean we are a lot closer to settling the 'transitory' debate on inflation. And with this answer, we might get a new trend in interest rates. Our guess has been inflation is more permanent, which will lead to higher yields.... Read More

June 18, 2021

Economy

Comparing Real Estate to GDP and Stock Ownership
Charts of the Week

A home may be the biggest purchase most people make in their lives, but households' home equity is actually surpassed by households' direct stock ownership.... Read More

Economy

68% of GDP Is Due to Personal Consumption
Charts of the Week

Personal consumption continues to make up a larger portion of U.S. GDP as time progresses.... Read More

Economy

Almost 45% of FDIC Deposits Are Uninsured
Charts of the Week

Almost 45% of FDIC deposits in the U.S. are uninsured.... Read More

May 28, 2021

Economy

Household Debt Rises to $14.64 Trillion
Charts of the Week

Household debt in the U.S. rose slightly to $14.64 trillion in the first quarter.... Read More

Economy

Consumers Use Just 20% of Credit Limit
Charts of the Week

Consumers are being cautious with their lines of credit, using just 20% of their credit limit.... Read More

Economy

Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group
Charts of the Week

People under 30 hold a relatively small amount of debt compared to other age groups.... Read More

Economy

Third Party Collections
Charts of the Week

The percentage of consumers with debt at a collection agency has fallen over the past couple years, although the average collection amount has risen.... Read More

Economy

Household Debt Delinquency Status
Charts of the Week

Household debt broken down by delinquency status... Read More

Economy

Student Debt Continues to Grow
Charts of the Week

Outstanding credit card debt has declined from pre-pandemic levels. This was likely due to a lack of spending options during quarantines. More recently, stimulus checks helped consumers pay off debt.... Read More

Economy

Mortgage Origination by Credit Score
Charts of the Week

The first quarter saw $1.14 trillion in mortgage origination, just off the record set in the previous quarter.... Read More

May 14, 2021

Economy

A History of the Highest & Lowest Tax Brackets
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A historical look at the highest and lowest tax brackets since 1913... Read More

Economy

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

How have the different forms of taxes funded the U.S. government throughout the years?... Read More

Economy

Which AGI Groups Create the Most Income Tax Revenue?
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The highest earners may pay income tax rates that are almost double that of the average American, but the largest chunk of income tax revenue collected by the IRS comes from households earning between $200K and $500K.... Read More

Economy

Tax Rates as a Percent of AGI
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

The average taxpayer in the U.S. paid 14.10% on their adjusted gross income between 2001 and 2018.... Read More

Economy

35% of U.S. Citizens Have No Income Tax Liability
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Roughly 35% of U.S. citizens have no income tax liability.... Read More

Economy

Comparing State Income & Sales Taxes
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A look at each state's income tax as well as sales tax rates... Read More

Economy

A Look at Global Tax Statistics
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A comparison of taxes across the globe... Read More

May 7, 2021

Economy

Who Has Obtained Jobs Since the Great Recession?
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Jobs have steadily increased for college grads since 2007, but the same cannot be said for those less educated.... Read More

Economy

Personal Consumption Propelled Q1 GDP
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Real GDP rose 6.04% on an annualized basis in the first quarter. With the exception of Q3 2020, this marks the highest growth rate since 2003.... Read More

Talking Data #64: UI Benefits Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

A History of the Highest & Lowest Tax Brackets Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Which AGI Groups Create the Most Income Tax Revenue? Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Tax Rates as a Percent of AGI Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

35% of U.S. Citizens Have No Income Tax Liability Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Comparing State Income & Sales Taxes Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A Look at Global Tax Statistics Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Who Has Obtained Jobs Since the Great Recession? Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Personal Consumption Propelled Q1 GDP Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Talking Data #64: UI Benefits
Posted By Jim Bianco | Featured, Newsclips

A History of the Highest & Lowest Tax Brackets
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Which AGI Groups Create the Most Income Tax Revenue?
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Tax Rates as a Percent of AGI
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

35% of U.S. Citizens Have No Income Tax Liability
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Comparing State Income & Sales Taxes
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

A Look at Global Tax Statistics
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Who Has Obtained Jobs Since the Great Recession?
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week

Personal Consumption Propelled Q1 GDP
Posted By Greg Blaha | Charts of the Week