Current Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell recently indicated that the Fed may soon cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the financial crisis in 2009. What would such a change in the federal funds rate mean for you?
In today’s world of 24/7 cable TV and Internet news, people are more likely to be knowledgeable about financial and economic matters than in past generations. For example, we would venture to guess that most people have at least heard of the Federal Reserve, or, as it is usually referred to, the Fed.
However, having heard of the Fed is quite different from understanding what the Fed actually does and how its actions influence our financial lives. Let’s explore the Fed’s role in the U.S. economy and how its actions affect the broad economy and interest rates in particular.
What is the Federal Reserve and what are its Main Tools?
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More consumers are turning to the internet to purchase anything and everything. With the increase of online boutique-type stores, we are seeing an increase in complaints, negative reviews and scams.
Texas Railroad Commission permits and completions for East Texas counties
The annual Smith County Hay Show is fast approaching. This year marks the 35th anniversary for this event. A copy of the rules for the 2019 show can be found on the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Smith County Office website at smith.agrilife.org under the Smith County Hay Show tab.…
George T. Roberts Jr., chief executive officer of the Northeast Texas Public Health District, began his one-year term July 1 as board president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, which is the voice of nearly 3,000 local health departments across the United States.
The city of Tyler issued the following permits from June 27 to July 3 for new construction.
Dr. Larry Pittman Goddard of Tyler, a certified fundraising executive, was recently named as a life honorary member of the Texas School Public Relations Association.
When Mandy Glasscock received her barber’s license 15 years ago, she did what most beginning stylists do. She worked at shops owned by others and cut the hair of whoever came through the door.
Summer is in full swing, and that means festival season is upon us. Unfortunately, it also means that it’s the time of year that scammers entice would-be festival goers into purchasing tickets via fake websites, flashy social media ads and discounted deals. In 2018, the Better Business Burea…
Texas Railroad Commission permits and completions for East Texas counties
Poch’s Phoenix Express, a Chinese restaurant that opened in Tyler a few months ago, offers diners a menu of varied Americanized Asian style dishes.
Each summer, students look forward to the opportunity to trade their studies for some fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when the Better Business Bureau receives an increase of “Grandparent Scam” reports. While the scam has been around for years, it continues to proliferate as…
I have seen and have received several phone calls about grasshoppers in the fields over the past several days. It is that time of year to start thinking about treating your hay meadows, pastures and around your houses. Thus far we have seen quite a few grasshoppers, but they are still fairly…
Texas Railroad Commission permits and completions
There will be an expansion at the Zyklus Heat Transfer Inc. facility in Jacksonville, the city’s economic development corporation announced last week.
For their November wedding, Ann Marie Amick and Michael Martin spent hours fine-tuning their registry. They requested steak knives and serving bowls, picture frames and pitchers.
Summer officially began on Friday, and temperatures will be hitting triple digits before you know it. A warmer-than-normal summer is expected for much of the country. The Better Business Bureau reminds consumers now is the time to prepare your home for hot temperatures.
Texas Railroad Commission permits and completions for East Texas counties
Ag Biz: Maturity at harvest is the most important producer-controlled factor influencing hay quality
I have been ask by numerous producers how many days past the target window of 28 days of growth does maturity cause a rapid decrease in the quality of the hay.
Taco enthusiasts and Italian food lovers can rejoice with a pair of restaurants new to the Tyler area.
Bringing a new puppy into the home can be fun and rewarding, but without proper research and consideration, the process can be frustrating, expensive and heartbreaking. With the recent local incidents of pet breeders and sellers exercising questionable business practices, the Better Business…
Uber Technologies Inc. is testing a helicopter service in New York City, according to documents outlining the program obtained by Bloomberg.
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s initial outlook for 2019, we can expect up to 15 named storms and eight hurricanes with as many as four reaching Category 3 or higher through the end of the season on Nov. 30. …
Texas Railroad Commission permits and completions for East Texas counties
I have been getting questions about these little worms crawling around outside and inside of people’s homes. Millipedes and centipedes are minor nuisance pests that tend to move into houses during brief periods in the fall or spring. Millipedes may feed on tender seedlings in greenhouses and…