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Going to the grocery store these days is becoming more uncomfortable than a dental procedure. With the current turbulence of President Trump’s tariff policy and the reaction from the U.S. economy, American families are left hanging in the balance, unsure if the price of something they use regularly will be more expensive the next time... Continue Reading →
Becoming a homeowner isn’t getting any easier. According to new research by the National Association of Realtors, the median age of a first-time homebuyer in now 38 years old. That's up from 35 years old in 2023- and 29-years old back in the 1980s. Why the growing delay? The answer could be attributed to many... Continue Reading →
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 →
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