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Store Closings send mixed signals for the economy

If you just read the headlines, reports of retail businesses filing for bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores sound like a cautionary tale for the overall economy. However, the story behind the big letters reading “Everything Must Go” is much more complicated. In truth, Americans are buying as much, if not more, goods as they… Continue Reading

AI-Powered Cyber Scams Targeting Small Businesses and Individuals

Cyberattacks can be a three-speared prong: Personal, Business, or the deadly cross-over between them. In the last ten years, Cyber-attacks resulting in data breaches and ransomware demands of major companies like Target, Capital One, Yahoo, MGM, Caesars, and Anthem Insurance have cost millions of dollars and affected tens of thousands of customers. While these events… Continue Reading

BOOMERS: The power generation

Of the seven generations alive today, the Baby Boomer generation has the most influence over the economics of this country.   Boomers hold a substantial portion of the nation’s wealth and continue to be significant consumers. Their spending habits drive various industries, from travel and leisure to healthcare and retirement products. As Baby Boomers retire,… Continue Reading

Perspective 2024: Hollywood Comes to Vegas

The future economy of Las Vegas is bright with the addition of a new motion picture studio and improvements to the healthcare system.