Taylor Tompkins has worked for more than a decade as a journalist covering business, finance, and the economy.
She has logged thousands of hours interviewing experts, analyzing data, and writing articles to help readers understand economic forces. She joined Investopedia in January 2023 as its Economics Editor.
Previously, Taylor has served as a Reporter and Content Curator at CreditCards.com where she wrote and managed content about personal finance. She worked as a reporter and assistant managing editor at the Dallas Business Journal.
Her work has appeared online and in print at outlets such as American City Business Journals, Yahoo Finance, CreditCards.com, and the San Antonio Express-News.
Taylor has a bachelor's in journalism with a minor in English from Texas State University.
U.S. small-business confidence increased in April and the share of owners planning to raise prices was the smallest in a year, but persistent labor shortages continued to exert cost pressures for owners, a survey showed on Tuesday.
