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A Trump IRA for kids? It’s worth a bit of money. But here are better options

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s Trump Mobile, $Trump coins, Trump watches, Trump sneakers and now … the Trump baby savings accounts! Will it…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2025

Guardian

It’s time to rethink how we measure labor in the US

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that, as a result of the “tougher environment” in the labor market, companies are…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2025

Guardian

Born into crisis, gen Z is saving for retirement like no other generation

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Research published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that…

Gene MarksJuly 6, 2025

Guardian

Small business owners aren’t jumping for joy about the US economy — but they still aren’t jumping ship

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses in the US account for approximately half of the country’s jobs, so when small businesses are doing well,…

Gene MarksJune 22, 2025

Guardian

Tariff dodgers take big risks to cut small corners

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If you put up a barrier, people will find a way around it. So its not shocking to read…

Gene MarksJune 15, 2025

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When are people too old to do their jobs?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Old people are making news. Just this past week in Denmark, the retirement age for collecting a government pension was increased to…

Gene MarksJune 1, 2025

Guardian

This pause in the trade war will be brief. Small businesses, plan accordingly

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Donald Trump’s massive Chinese tariffs are on pause. The media debated. Wall Street rejoiced. Many of my clients breathed…

Gene MarksMay 18, 2025

Guardian

Do those so-called US recession indicators actually mean anything? | Gene Marks

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who keeps a close eye on the economy, I often bump into those strange metrics that…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2025

Guardian

Worried about your stock market savings as Trump tariffs wreak havoc? Don’t panic

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) This week was enough to make anyone worried about their stock marketsavings. As a certified public accountant, I…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2025

Guardian

‘Polyworking’: why do so many millennials have more than one job?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Americans are barely staying ahead of inflation. So how are they dealing with this issue? By working more.…

Gene MarksApril 6, 2025