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"Buy low and sell high" is the classic mantra when it comes to investing. But how exactly does a person know when the market is at an actual low point? It's easy to look at a graph of historical stock prices and think about all of the money you could have made “if only you... Continue Reading →
Dining out at restaurants has been a luxury enjoyed by many for decades. What’s not to like? Good food, a lively atmosphere, and someone else to prepare the meals for you ... sounds good, right? The problem, of course, is that eating out can be expensive. The average U.S. household spends $2,375 annually on restaurants.... Continue Reading →
Where do you put all the money that you earn from your paycheck? If you're like most people, then the answer is that it most likely goes straight into your checking account. This is pretty typical considering that those funds are turned right back around to pay for your regular monthly expenses such as the... Continue Reading →
If you're worried about the U.S. slipping into another economic recession, then you have every reason to be. At this year's annual Jackson Hole meeting in Wyoming, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave a short, direct, and ominous speech where he mentions that there will be "some pain". The speech then ends with the... Continue Reading →
On August 24, 2022, history was made as President Biden made one of the biggest announcements of his presidency to date: He plans to cancel up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for each eligible borrower. This has been a topic for Biden ever since before he took office. While on the campaign trail,... Continue Reading →
How would like an easy way to make over 9 percent interest on your money with virtually no risk? You might think that an investment like this is an opportunity only available to hedge fund managers and other financially savvy individuals. But in reality, all you have to do is buy something your grandparents probably... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever tried budgeting, then you already know how difficult it can be to stay within the limits you’ve set for yourself. The reality is that it’s just way too easy to ignore those boundaries and overspend – especially if you have a habit of using credit cards for the majority of your purchases.... Continue Reading →
Like it or not, everything costs more than it used to. As of July 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that inflation had risen 9.1 percent (as measured by the 12-month change in the Consumer Price Index or CPI). Even though the Federal Reserve is taking steps to curb inflation by raising... Continue Reading →
Are you intimidated by the stock market or buying securities? Don't be ashamed if you feel this way. According to a survey quoted by CNBC, nearly 43 percent of adults are scared of investing, mainly because of the uncertainty about whether or not they’re making the right choices. While this is perfectly understandable, it's also... Continue Reading →
If you've been noticing your trips to the grocery store cost suddenly cost a lot more, or that the price of gas is much higher than it was 1-2 years ago, you're not alone. As of June 2022, inflation has skyrocketed to 9.1 percent, the highest it’s been since 1981. That's well over the 7... Continue Reading →
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