How to keep inflation from spoiling your holidays
Prepare For A Pricey Holiday The holidays are often the busiest and most hectic time of the year. This year, thanks to record-high inflation, you can add “priciest” to that list as well. […]
Is it really too early to start holiday shopping?
For some, it may still feel too early to listen to Christmas music, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start shopping for holiday gifts — at least that’s what major retailers want […]
Savvy savers spend less on groceries with these tricks
This past year has been difficult for consumers, with inflation driving up the prices of many everyday goods. At the grocery store, the prices of staples such as eggs, milk, and bread are up […]
IRS boosts max retirement contribution limit. Here’s what to know
Following adjustments made to tax brackets in 2023, the IRS instituted record-breaking increases to the contribution limits for 401(k) and other tax-deferred retirement plans. Starting next year, individuals can contribute up to $22,500 to […]
Boo! How to shake off scary prices & enjoy Halloween
Costuming Up Post-COVID With the fall calendar in full swing, we’re rapidly approaching the so-called holiday season, which will be largely free of COVID-based restrictions for the first time in two years. Although the […]
Here’s what Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could look like
Ahead of the 2020 election, President Joe Biden made student loan forgiveness a focus of his campaign. On Wednesday, his administration moved forward with plans aimed at overhauling what U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel […]
How to overcome inflation anxiety & sensibly adjust your financial plan
A survey from Bankrate found 40% of US adults are feeling stressed or negatively affected in terms of their mental health as a result of money concerns. With prices rising at the fastest rate […]
Why crypto’s demise could be exaggerated
The stock market’s recent volatility has been accompanied by a similar path for digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC), as the Fed’s anticipated rate hikes have put pressure on growth-based assets. Since reaching an all-time […]
Why are fake accounts causing Elon Musk to question Twitter’s business model?
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter (TWTR) on hold unless the social media company can provide convincing data concerning the number of fake accounts. Market research firm SparkToro […]
Fewer Americans are refinancing mortgages. Is inflation to blame?
By the Numbers According to the New York Fed, mortgage refinancing hit its peak during the second quarter of 2021, amid a several-year-long boom. Historically low interest rates incentivized many borrowers to rewrite loans to […]