The Balance 2020 Top Democratic Candidates' Plans for Office verified_publisherThe Balance - Kimberly Amadeo With the 2020 U.S. presidential race entering its final weeks, the October 22 debate gives voters a chance to compare the candidates and their …
The Balance How Baby Bonds Can Narrow Wealth Inequality verified_publisherThe Balance - Tim Lemke What if the U.S. government gave you $1,000 just for being born? And what if the government added to that amount each year until you were 18? This …
The BalanceForex US Dollar Value Measured Three Different Ways verified_publisherThe Balance - Kimberly Amadeo The value of the U.S. dollar is measured in three ways: exchange rates, Treasury notes, and foreign exchange reserves. While the most common method is …
The Balance Value of the Dollar Today verified_publisherThe Balance - Kimberly Amadeo A dollar doesn't buy nearly as much as it once did, as the cliché goes. Since the early 20th century, the decline in the value of a dollar has been …
The Balance US Imports and Exports with Components and Statistics verified_publisherThe Balance - Kimberly Amadeo In 2019, the total U.S. trade with foreign countries was $5.6 trillion. That was $2.5 trillion in exports and $3.1 trillion in imports of both …