Consumers continue to borrow more

May 02, 2014 Missy Rogers

Consumers continue to borrow more

Between student loans, mortgages and car payments, consumer credit data is showing just how much United States citizens have borrowed in recent months. The economy experienced a general upswing in Q1 of 2014, as manufacturing, transportation,


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U.S. unemployment rate falls to lowest in 5 years

Oct 26, 2013 Missy Rogers

U.S. unemployment rate falls to lowest in 5 years

The monthly employment rate report released by the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics is usually released on the first Friday of the next month. However, the market is just now learning about the strides made last


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While many industries collect data, not all effectively use it

Jul 29, 2013 Missy Rogers

While many industries collect data, not all effectively use it

When businesses gathering information about people, whether they are collecting consumer credit data or Internet browsing habits, it can be unsettling to them. A recent article from the Chicago Tribune noted that Nordstrom had briefly been


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Alternative short term lending could spur small business growth in UK

Feb 25, 2013 Missy Rogers

Alternative short term lending could spur small business growth in UK

Lending in the United Kingdom has stagnated, and recent government initiatives to spur growth have proven largely unsuccessful, according to a recent BBC report. A study by the Public Accounts Committee revealed that the Treasury's


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Alternative short term lending could spur small business growth in UK

Feb 25, 2013 Missy Rogers

Alternative short term lending could spur small business growth in UK

Lending in the United Kingdom has stagnated, and recent government initiatives to spur growth have proven largely unsuccessful, according to a recent BBC report. A study by the Public Accounts Committee revealed that the Treasury's


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