Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

What was unsaid by Bernanke might be more notable than what he actually expressed outright.

The furor over Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups stole the show during a hearing intended to discuss financial stability.

we get a couple of opportunities this week to look at the Federal Reserve’s view.

Total foreclosure activity in April dropped to the lowest in more than six years.

Consumer spending comprises the bulk of economic activity this week.

While House Speaker Boehner’s concern involves feared challenges collecting the taxes, retailers support the legislation to levy sales taxes over the Internet.

Having seen key readings on the job market, manufacturing and the services sector, and digesting the statement from the Federal Reserve, it is generally believed that we continue to see moderate growth in the economy.

The Labor Department delivered a surprisingly positive employment report for April. Instead of a spring swoon many expected, it was actually a steady showing, embraced by the financial markets.

The Federal Reserve, taking a fresh look at the economic tea leaves, has decided that a cocktail of record-low interest rates and billions of dollars in monthly asset purchases is still warranted.

With all of these proclamations for May and the date, it’s like Little League. Everybody gets to play.