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The Hill

Sick of credit card swipe fees? Blame businesses, not the banks.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) As a consumer, I have finally hit the wall when it comes to “swipe fees” on credit cards. That…

Gene MarksJune 10, 2026

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

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

Guardian

Any US interest cut would be good — but don’t expect miracles right away

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Inflation is declining, the jobs market is cooling and it looks pretty certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…

Gene MarksAugust 25, 2024

Washington Times

What really happens If the U.S. can’t pay its bills?

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) When you run a business, you’re constantly trying to look ahead. You make decisions now on hiring, spending…

Gene MarksJune 28, 2024

The Hill

Is a Democratic or Republican president better for the economy?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s the economy, stupid! With presidential elections looming, the question is, who has been historically better for the economy…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2024

Entrepreneur

Bankruptcy Isn’t a Sign of Failure — It’s a Strategy. Here’s Why It Might Be The Right Move For You

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) When it comes to bankruptcies in the U.S., there’s good news and bad news. The good news is…

Gene MarksMarch 29, 2024

Guardian

Top US economists are often wrong – should we trust their predictions?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) They’re Ivy-League educated, brilliant academic minds and experienced in the ways of markets, governments, data and statistics.…

Gene MarksNovember 19, 2023

Guardian

Yes, bankruptcies are on the rise in the US – but there’s no need to panic

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It should come as no surprise that commercial bankruptcy filings are up but the bigger picture tells a…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2023