A Crisis Of Consumer Confidence?
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index is one of the indicators retailers, policy-makers and manufacturers use to gauge the health of the economy. But what is the index, exactly?
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Tips For Spring Travel
Spring break, grounded Boeing planes, bankruptcies, thunderstorms — perfect conditions for overcrowded and canceled flights. SmarterTravel editor Ashley Rossi offers advice to Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Oregon's Experiment In Statewide Rent Control
Oregon passed a law to become the first state in the country to institute rent control statewide. Progressives love the idea, but housing advocates say it won't solve the housing affordability crisis.
An Indicator In The Hand
On the one hand, you could say the economy's looking rocky; on the other hand you could argue it's in good health. We lay out both sides.
The Evidence Against Rent Control
Rent control is returning to some communities. But evidence suggests there are better ways to keep low-income people housed.
Wow Air's Collapse Leaves Passengers Stuck — At Airports, And Without Travel Plans
Staff at Boston's Logan International informed customers of prolonged delays Wednesday night — only to eventually board the waiting Wow aircraft themselves and shut the door.
Wells Fargo CEO Quits In Wake Of Consumer Financial Scandals
Wells Fargo announced Thursday that CEO and President Tim Sloan will step down immediately. The company's general counsel Allen Parker was elected to run the company until a new CEO is selected.
Dry Cleaners, Housing, The Stock Market And Rip It
Today, answers to your questions on dry cleaner pricing, and the comparative investment virtues of the housing and stock markets.
Wow, Indeed: Airline Ceases Operations, Leaving Travelers Stranded And Angry
Wow Air surprised its passengers Thursday, saying it's going out of business and ceasing operations. Travelers are scrambling to book other tickets — and wondering about refunds.
Say It One More Time: The Economy Is Slowing
The U.S. economy grew more slowly at the end of 2018 than initially thought. "GDP growth is slowing from unsustainable rates," one economist says. The slowdown is expected to continue this year.