Back in June 2019 we last checked on inflation expectations. Well, at least the kind measured by Treasury Breakevens. In the ensuing months we watched the yield curve un-invert. We witnessed the President’s impeachment, an initial trade deal with China, and all manner of international events. And inflation expectations have risen – back up to […]
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Individual Income by Year: Average, Median, One Percent, and a Percentile Calculator
On this page is the United States average individual income by year and median individual income by year between 1962 and 2019. You’ll also find the top 1% individual income by year between 1996 and 2019, plus the top 5% and 10% over the entire period. If that isn’t enough granularity, I’ve included a calculator […]
2019 Bitcoin Return
Bitcoin returned 92.00% in 2019, not including any transaction fees. After midnight UTC on January 1, 2019, bitcoin traded at $3,746.71 a coin. And the closing trade on December 31, 2019, before midnight UTC was for $7,193.60 a coin. The 2019 Bitcoin Return: Speculation, but Greater Acceptance 92% is a heck of a return. Contrast […]
2019 NASDAQ Return
The 2019 NASDAQ return was 37.89% calculated from opening and closing prices. Using a superior calculation factoring in dividend reinvestment, the NASDAQ returned 39.39% in 2019. The 2019 NASDAQ Return: Reinvest Your Dividends The above numbers assume you bought the NASDAQ index at the open on January 2nd, 2019 and sold at the close on […]
2019 Dow Jones Industrial Average Return
The Dow Jones Industrial Average returned 23.76% in 2019. Using a calculation including dividend reinvestment, the Dow Jones returned 25.34% in 2019. 2019 Dow Jones Industrial Average Return: Reinvest Your Dividends The numbers above match an index price purchase on open on January 2nd, 2019 and sold at close on December 31, 2019. This is […]
2019 S&P 500 Return
The S&P 500 Price index returned 30.43% in 2019. Using a better calculation including dividend reinvestment, the S&P 500 returned 33.07%. The 2019 S&P 500 Return: Buy, Hold and Reinvest The quoted numbers are returns all in one year (2019) – you bought the absolute open on January 2nd, 2019 and sold the closing trade […]
Household Income by Year: Average, Median, One Percent, and a Percentile Calculator
On this page is the United States average household income by year and median household income by year between 1968 and 2019. You’ll also find the top 1% household income by year between 1996 and 2019, plus the top 5% and 10% for the full span. I’ve also included a household income by year calculator […]
Who Are the One Percent in the United States by Income and Net Worth?
Examination of the top one percent in America, both by income as well as by accumulated net worth.
Planning a Cashback Strategy
Today, in this low-interest environment, it’s ever more critical to find ways to make your money work for you. It’s a sign of the times: some of the traditional and historically safest ways to stash your cash are not as attractive as they have been in the past. Luckily, there are other ways to make your money […]
Income Percentile by City Calculator in 2019
Below is an individual income percentile by city calculator and a household income percentile by city calculator for 2019 in the United States. Enter pre-tax household or individual income earned between January and December 2018 to compare across any metro area in the United States. Also try the income percentile by state calculator for a […]