Masters in Business At The Money: How to Manage Your News & Data Flow
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Aug 13, 2025 
Michael Hiltzik, a business columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a two-time Gerald Loeb Award winner, shares his insights on managing the overwhelming flow of news and data in today's world. He discusses the importance of selective curation and the risks of biased data, urging investors to adopt a methodical approach to verify information. Hiltzik also tackles the complexities of interpreting public company guidance and the reliability of government data sources amidst skepticism, offering practical strategies for investors to navigate economic statistics.
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Curate Your Data Intake
- Ignore most of the incoming noise and curate the sources you actually use.
- Start each project with a clear topic and search only the data you need.
Use Trusted Government Benchmarks
- Rely on core government sources like the BLS and BEA for macroeconomic data.
- Use FRED to visualize and quickly check those series before publishing.
Always Check The Math
- Check consistency and verify arithmetic when using data series.
- Cross-check one source against another to spot outliers and errors.