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Guardian

Credit cards aren’t evil – if you know how to use them the right way

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The percentage of credit card balances that were at least 90 days delinquent rose to 13.12% in the…

Gene MarksJune 7, 2026

Washington Times

Trump’s economy stronger than the headlines suggest

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Worried about the economy? Don’t be. Here’s why. Inflation spikes will be temporary Everyone is worried about…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2026

The Hill

Despite all the economic doom and gloom, US small businesses are doing just fine

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that the economy is not doing well under the current…

Gene MarksMarch 12, 2026

Entrepreneur

How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways What executives are seeing inside their businesses right now. Why on-the-ground data can tell a different story than…

Gene MarksFebruary 11, 2026

The Hill

Is there really an ‘affordability’ crisis?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I love to eat out, but man is it expensive! I feel like you can’t get a decent dinner…

Gene MarksJanuary 19, 2026

Washington Times

2026 will be a strong year for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) I think I understand why surveys from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Bank…

Gene MarksJanuary 2, 2026

Philly.com

Are local small business owners too optimistic? | Opinion

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Across the U.S., small business owners seem to have an upbeat outlook. Several recent surveys showed high levels of…

Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2025

Guardian

Consumers don’t have a debt problem. The US government does

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A recent report from the Federal Reserve warned that consumer debt is now more than $18tn and the people are…

Gene MarksFebruary 23, 2025

Forbes

Business Tech News: Buy Your Laptops Now!

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in business tech news that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you…

Gene MarksFebruary 23, 2025

Guardian

Why is Trump behaving like a bully over tariffs? Because he can

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with tariffs? If you ask me, it’s because America is so freaking huge. California’s economy is bigger…

Gene MarksFebruary 16, 2025