US Unemployment Rate Rises

In a momentary reversal of the recessionary trend, government shed jobs during August while the private sector posted minimal employment gains.
The result was a net loss of 54,000 positions – which was attributable in large part to the scheduled termination of over 100,000 temporary U.S. Census positions. As a result, the nation’s unemployment rate increased [...]

Food = Expensive

By FITSNews || It was barely reported on by the MSM, but the inflationary measure that matters most to Americans who are struggling to make ends meet is shooting up dramatically.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food inflation in March jumped by 2.4 percent – the sixth consecutive month that the indicator has gone [...]