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Getting nervous about all the economic turbulence in the news lately? You're not alone. According to a release from the Conference Board, "Consumers’ expectations were especially gloomy, with pessimism about future business conditions deepening and confidence about future employment prospects falling to a 12-year low.” Much of this has been due to the recent stock... Continue Reading →
Deals, deals, deals! It’s beginning to feel like every time you go to the store or scroll through your favorite social media app there’s some deal of a lifetime waiting for you. Marketing has gotten really good at enticing buyers, and unfortunately, it’s working like magic. Despite continuous issues with inflation, Americans are still spending... Continue Reading →
Tax season is officially open for business! As of January 27th, the IRS will now begin accepting and processing individual returns. Though you can probably think of more exciting things to do with your time than navigating Form 1040, there could be some potential financial benefit. According to some tax experts, many Americans leave as... Continue Reading →
The next time you’re at lunch with that one co-worker who won’t stop talking about Bitcoin ( … you know the one …), it might be wise to listen up. There’s a good chance that you - yes, you - also have a stake in the cryptocurrency now and want it to go up in... Continue Reading →
Like it or not, the votes are in and Former President Donald Trump will have a second term as the 47th U.S. president. Not since 1893 with the re-election of Grover Cleveland has any former president served two non-consecutive terms. Throughout the election, approximately 31 percent of voters cited the economy as their top issue.... Continue Reading →
2024 has not been particularly kind to the US southern east coast. In September, Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hit Florida's Gulf Coast and carried as far inland as North Carolina. Then, just two weeks later, another storm, Hurricane Milton, arrived at the Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane. The combined economic impact... Continue Reading →
September 18th marked a major shift in monetary policy for the U.S. when the Federal Reserve announced it would finally start lowering interest rates. Known as the Fed “pivot”, their first reduction was a whopping 50 points - cutting the federal funds rate down from the 5.25% - 5.50% range to 4.75% - 5.00%. Although... Continue Reading →
Following the Federal Reserve’s annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Chairman Jerome Powell said something that much of the financial world has been waiting to hear, “The time has come for policy to adjust.” Translation: Interest rates are about to start coming down! Ever since inflation peaked in 2022, the Fed has been on... Continue Reading →
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill or hesitated to move some money into your savings account? One of the hardest things about money is the act of managing it. On the surface, tasks like writing a check or periodically making some investments may seem pretty routine. But they can easily get lost in... Continue Reading →
There’s nothing better than a good summer vacation! Relaxing and taking a little time off work or school can be a good way to recharge. Plus, it's a great opportunity for families and couples to reconnect. However, summer travel can also be quite pricey. The average vacation cost for a single person in the U.S.... Continue Reading →
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