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The Economic Outlook for 2017 Could
be Quite Good Under the New Administration
The Fed
won't be the only cause for higher interest rates in the coming year… Selling
more treasury bonds will require higher rates. That will have a spillover
effect on all borrowing.
Higher interest rates aren't all bad. They'll benefit those who have saved and invested money. It's been very hard to safely earn much on invested money since 2008. CD and bond rates are almost non-existent. Boomers and retirees especially will be glad to see their CDs actually earn something for a change.
I expect economic activity to increase in 2017. I'll probably get some pushback on this, but cutting regulations will allow businesses to spend more on their product/services and less on satisfying regulators. You can argue that those regulations are needed, but needed or not, the cost of those regulations is less economic growth.
Getting people back into the civilian workforce will continue to be a challenge. The percentage of people working has dropped from over 66% in 2006 to less than 63% today. The incoming President may be able to keep some companies in the U.S., but technology will continue to replace many jobs. We see it all around us. Self-checkout in some stores. Screens in restaurants that take the place of a server or order taker. It'll be especially noticeable in lower skill jobs.
At some point, we'll recognize that we can't continue the guaranteed student loan/college merry-go-round. For decades, we've been pouring more and more money into higher education. The colleges add amenities and raise their prices, and grads can't find high paying jobs. Those who drop out are in a worse position. The number of people who aren't repaying their student loans on schedule is around 40%. Young people are being financially handcuffed, and forgiving the loans isn't an option. The government doesn't have the $1.3 trillion that would take.
I don't know when, but sooner or later, all the money that's flooded the stock and housing markets will leave. And prices will drop. Perhaps dramatically.
President Elect Trump is slowly piecing a plan which promises a renewed prosperity and better jobs for America and of course, we hope he’s able to pull it off…the current president never lived up to the promise of fixing our infrastructure but rather, helped cut industries which fueled our growth such as the coal industry.
The federal deficit will continue to increase. Lowering taxes should increase economic activity (if past experience is a guide), but tax cuts don't automatically pay for themselves. Eventually those in government will need to spend less or admit they won't and raise taxes to pay for what they spend.
Higher interest rates aren't all bad. They'll benefit those who have saved and invested money. It's been very hard to safely earn much on invested money since 2008. CD and bond rates are almost non-existent. Boomers and retirees especially will be glad to see their CDs actually earn something for a change.
I expect economic activity to increase in 2017. I'll probably get some pushback on this, but cutting regulations will allow businesses to spend more on their product/services and less on satisfying regulators. You can argue that those regulations are needed, but needed or not, the cost of those regulations is less economic growth.
Getting people back into the civilian workforce will continue to be a challenge. The percentage of people working has dropped from over 66% in 2006 to less than 63% today. The incoming President may be able to keep some companies in the U.S., but technology will continue to replace many jobs. We see it all around us. Self-checkout in some stores. Screens in restaurants that take the place of a server or order taker. It'll be especially noticeable in lower skill jobs.
At some point, we'll recognize that we can't continue the guaranteed student loan/college merry-go-round. For decades, we've been pouring more and more money into higher education. The colleges add amenities and raise their prices, and grads can't find high paying jobs. Those who drop out are in a worse position. The number of people who aren't repaying their student loans on schedule is around 40%. Young people are being financially handcuffed, and forgiving the loans isn't an option. The government doesn't have the $1.3 trillion that would take.
I don't know when, but sooner or later, all the money that's flooded the stock and housing markets will leave. And prices will drop. Perhaps dramatically.
President Elect Trump is slowly piecing a plan which promises a renewed prosperity and better jobs for America and of course, we hope he’s able to pull it off…the current president never lived up to the promise of fixing our infrastructure but rather, helped cut industries which fueled our growth such as the coal industry.
The federal deficit will continue to increase. Lowering taxes should increase economic activity (if past experience is a guide), but tax cuts don't automatically pay for themselves. Eventually those in government will need to spend less or admit they won't and raise taxes to pay for what they spend.
The
Crash Course has provided millions of viewers with the context for the
massive changes now underway, as economic growth as we've known it is ending
due to depleting resources.
But
it also offers real hope. Those individuals who take informed action
today, while we still have time, can lower their exposure to these coming
trends -- and even discover a better way of life in the process. We'll show you
how.
What should I do
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Resolve to Stash
More Cash in the New Year
Some people are born savers. Others can't seem to save at all and are often reduced to living paycheck to paycheck. These 8 steps can help those who struggle to save
Some people are born savers. Others can't seem to save at all and are often reduced to living paycheck to paycheck. These 8 steps can help those who struggle to save
Here's the average
American household income: How do you compare? (USA Today):
"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household income was
$73,298 in 2014, the latest year for which complete data is available. However,
this doesn't tell the whole story. Depending on your family situation and
where you live, average household income can vary dramatically."
Yours for another revolution,
Bruce ‘the Poor Man’
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Insightful
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