Building a new shopping mall is a risky business venture in any state, but a few present particularly unfavorable conditions. Key factors contributing to a poor environment for malls include declining population, a weakening retail sector, and an unfavorable business climate. Retail and Economic Trends The national retail landscape is undergoing a massive shift, with … Continue reading The Worst States in America to Operate a Traditional Shopping Mall
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Is the American Express Bluebird prepaid card being discontinued?
I once considered the AMEX Bluebird prepaid card one of the best in the industry from a consumer value and financial utility perspective. So while the news American Express was discontinuing the program didn't surprise me, it does make me wonder if the prepaid space is simply overcrowded. The following information was compiled from a … Continue reading Is the American Express Bluebird prepaid card being discontinued?
PPI Forecast for the next 12 months
Several organizations and analysts have published forecasts for the Producer Price Index (PPI) in the United States for the next 12 months (roughly August 2025 to July 2026). Here's our take ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium to be held Aug. 21-23. This year’s theme is “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and … Continue reading PPI Forecast for the next 12 months
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