Money and Marriage: How to Choose a Financially Compatible Spouse
Economic BulletinVol. L, No. 12 | December, 2010Financial compatibility is critical for a successful marriage. Yet money is a taboo subject of discussion for many people in our society.by Michael Sion
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Economic Bulletin Vol. L, no. 11 | November, 2010 The Fed’s profits from interest on its holdings soared after 2007. But so did the risks from its purchases of toxic assets. Its accounting methods understate these risks.
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Economic BulletinVol. L, No. 10 | October, 2010A citizen’s primer on how to work with local officials on the heart and soul of government: the budget.By Lynndee Kemmet
READ MORECollege Destinations Index: 2010-11 Edition
College Destinations Index: 2010-11 EditionVol. L, no. 9 | September, 2010The index subdivides more than 360 metropolitan statistical areas into four tiers based on population size. We then rank the top scoring destinations in each tier according to 12 …
READ MOREDriving Bargains: Best Used Vehicle Values
Economic BulletinVol. XLIX, No. 8 | August, 2010Our latest book takes the guesswork out of buying a car by providing AIER’s proprietary research plus information on a host of reliable consumer services.by AIER Research Staff
READ MOREThe AIER Chart Book (2010)
Economic Bulletin Vol. L No. 7 | July, 2010 A picture is worth a thousand words, and our charts reveal important aspects of the changing economy in an accessible visual format. by the AIER Staff
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Economic Bulletin Vol. L No. 6 | June, 2010 How to Invest Wisely tells you how to make investment decisions according to consistent criteria— rather than by following the latest financial fad. By Lawrence S. Pratt
READ MOREThe Great Recession in Perspective
Economic BulletinVo l . L , no. 5 | May, 2010By some measures previous recessions match this one in severity. But the recent downturn stands apart in its length, its impact on jobs and wealth, and in the government response it triggered. by Polina …
READ MOREHow to Avoid Internet Fraud
Economic BulletinVol. L, no. 3 | March, 2010Scammers use the Internet to generate nearly two-thirds of reported frauds. But a little knowledge can go a long way to protect yourself from becoming a victim.By Kenneth D’Amica, Research Associate
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Economic BulletinVol. L, no. 2 | February, 2010We estimate that the long-term decline in the purchasing power of the dollar has cost savers more than $19 trillion of their real wealth.By AIER Research Staff
READ MOREThe AIER Cost-of-Living Guide (2010)
Economic Bulletin Vol. L, no. 1 | January, 2010 Our Cost-of-Living Guide 2010, as seen in the Wall Street Journal, breaks down changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by select items, including college tuition, grocery items, and energy costs. Our gu …
READ MOREThe Gold Market: A Primer
Gold is no ordinary commodity. The market for it is driven by its unique history as money and a store of value.
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