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Three Reasons Homeownership Can Hurt Building Wealth
A house of your own is great for nesting, but that doesn't make it a nest egg.
Hollywood's Fascination with the Fed
Federal Reserve Banks keep popping up in films, most recently Den of Thieves. We dig into some of the key themes featured on screen.
Roundup: Tariffs, Jobs and the U.S. Trade Deficit
Tariffs and the trade deficit are in the news. We spotlight economic research and other resources on trade, Chinese imports, Midwestern manufacturing and more.
Three Ways Bitcoin Is Like Regular Currency
What has no intrinsic value? Both bitcoin and cash. The former lives only as data, but it's similar in some ways to the money you know.
Why Economists Don't Like the Mortgage Interest Deduction
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act imposed new limits on this popular deduction. Here are five flaws that many economists find with the mortgage interest deduction.
Fascinating Facts about Cellphone and Smartphone Usage
2016 marked the first time a majority of U.S. homes had only wireless phones. About 77 percent of mobile phones are smartphones. China has the most mobile subscriptions (total).
World Cup Fans in a World-Class Research Division
Futbol fever is coming alive at the Fed. Find out who folks are rooting for, and what fascinates them about the economics of sports.
K-9s: A Different Breed of Federal Reserve Officer
Canines help protect St. Louis Fed employees and visitors. Enjoy these profiles of our dogs, featuring photos and video.
The Nose Knows: K-9 Dogs Sniff out Danger
The St. Louis Fed's K-9 teams train extensively to detect explosives. See our dogs in action!
Understand the FAFSA in 9 Minutes or Less
The FAFSA period opened Oct. 1 for the 2019-20 academic year. Learn the basics of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.