DEFINING POVERTY ANEW: The portion of the of the U.S. population who fit the government’s definition of poverty fell last year for the first time since the Great Recession when millions of Americans lost their jobs. But the report doesn’t tell the whole story about what it means to be poor in America. Read more
UNITED STATES OF CHINA: Over the past few years, there’s been an influx of Chinese money being brought into the United States, from $58 million in 2000 to $14 billion in 2013. Investment comes in two ways: either from corporations or individuals. But there’s one major issue—Chinese law prohibits a person from taking any more than $50,000 USD per year out of the country. Are we on our way towards becoming the United States of China? Read more
BUILDERS CONFIDENT: Hope for a stronger housing recovery is surging among the nation’s home builders. Read more
DOW RISES TO RECORD FINISH AS FED STICKS TO SCRIPT: Read more
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