Budget Deficit

The Fiscal Cliff's Biggest Surprise Could Be a Rising U.S. Dollar

My grandmother Mimi had a saying that was as blunt as it was uncouth. "When the stuff hits the fan," she used to say, "it will not be evenly...

New Report on Fiscal Cliff 2013 Details Our Painful Future

Are you worried yet about fiscal cliff 2013?

If not, here...

Peter Schiff: If You Think the Fiscal Cliff is Bad, Just Wait

Forget the fiscal cliff, says economic expert Peter Schiff. This country faces a far bigger financial crisis.

While the failure of...

Fiscal Cliff: How Each Candidate Plans to Save Us

America is moving closer to falling off the dreaded fiscal cliff, but...

Fiscal Cliff 2013: The Biggest Threat To Your Profits?

Fund managers aren't taking any chances with fiscal cliff 2013 -...

Election 2012: President Obama at the Mercy of U.S. Economy

U.S. President Barack Obama's chances for re-election in 2012 are increasingly tied to the fate of the

An Open Letter to Washington: How to Fix the Deficit and End the Bush-Tax-Cuts Debate

Dear Mr. President and members of Congress:

In the months that follow Tuesday's

The 10 Most Pressing Questions About the U.S. Economy - And Their Answers

Will the economy lapse into a double-dip recession? What can be done about the soaring U.S. budget deficit? What's next for the stock...

Question of the Week: Investors Prepare for State and Local Governments' Tight Budgets

It's been 25 years since state and local governments across the United States were in such bad shape - and the budgetary pain is far from ...

We Want to Hear From You: Are You Vulnerable to the Budgetary Woes of Your State and Local Governments?

It's been 25 years since state and local governments across the United States were in such bad shape - and the budgetary pain is far from ...

More Americans Tapping Into Entitlement Programs Swells Budget Deficit

As many U.S. citizens continue to rail against the ballooning budget deficit, the reality is that most Americans are unwilling to swallow the...

Money Morning Mailbag: Ending Bush Tax Cuts Not a Cure-All for U.S. Financial Woes

The question of whether or not to extend the Bush tax cuts will be a pivotal issue...

Battle Over Expiring Bush Tax Cuts Likely to Shape Fall Elections

A colossal battle is shaping up in Congress over what to do about the Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire at the end of this year. It's an...

State Budget Crises Threaten U.S. Economic Recovery

Across the country state budget crises are threatening to undermine the U.S. economic recovery.

Some 48 states are emerging from a...

G20 Summit Bogged Down by a Shaky Global Recovery

The Group of 20 (G20) countries concluded their weekend summit with an outline for reducing budget deficits and a delay in global banking reform,...

How to Profit From Europe's Stealthy Resurgence

European countries - both inside and outside the Eurozone - are slashing their budget deficits.

The Eurozone Bailout Plan Puts a $962 Billion Price Tag on Saving the Euro - But Is It Finally Enough?

European Union (EU) finance ministers yesterday (Monday) announced a $962 billion (750 billion euros) Eurozone bailout package that rallied global...

British General Election: Even the Winners Will be Losers

The British general election campaign reaches its climax on Thursday, and at this point appears to be anybody's game. The most likely outcome is a...

Greece Activates Emergency Bailout, Testing Financial Strength of Eurozone Countries

Greece on Friday officially asked to tap into a $60 billion (45 billion euro) emergency aid package after months of talks, setting into motion a...

Is There an Ulterior Motive for Bailing Out Greece?

Since back in December, when Fitch Ratings Inc.