The US economy is growing once again at a steady pace. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its early predictions of GDP growth for the quarter, which report the economy grew by 2 percent in the third quarter (July through September), beating analysts’ expectations of 1.8 percent. The surprising higher growth isn’t the only good news for the economy; it also represents the 13th straight month of increases in economic growth. The improvements are due to an increased level of consumer consumption, including in the housing market, as well as higher government expenditures.