Category Archives: Economics
Retirement Investment Options
When you get your first job, you’re probably not thinking about retirement. But if you start planning for it right away, building up enough wealth to live comfortably in retirement will be much easier. So how do you get started … Continue reading
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Buy Now Pay Later
You see an item that you really want to buy but the price is just too much for you to spend right now. So that means you have to save and wait to buy it another day, right? Not necessarily. … Continue reading
Buying vs. Leasing A Car
You’re tired of that old clunker and are ready for a nicer and more reliable vehicle. But should you buy a new car or look for a used one? Or is leasing the smarter choice? It can be a tough … Continue reading
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ESG Investing Explained
For a long time, investment firms had one overarching goal: to make their clients as much money as possible. But Environmental, Social and Governance investing, or ESG, factors other issues into which companies it will invest your money. Those factors … Continue reading
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Shrinkflation, Skimpflation, Tipflation, Junk Fees and Food Delivery Apps
It seems like almost everything is more expensive than it was just a couple of years ago. Inflation forces us to pay more as our dollars are worth less. But those higher prices come at us in several different ways. … Continue reading
Dynamic Pricing
You’ve probably noticed that using a rideshare option during rush hour is more expensive than if you do it when traffic is light. And your local toll roads also charge more when nearby routes are clogged up. This is known … Continue reading
AI Is Impacting the Labor Force
By now, you’ve probably heard of Chat GPT. It’s likely the best known and most popular application of artificial intelligence, or AI. The more we hear about AI, the more we realize that it could revolutionize many aspects of our … Continue reading
Savings Interest Rates
One of the greatest incentives to put money into a savings account is knowing that your money will grow thanks to interest that accumulates over time. But depending on what’s happening in the economy, the interest rates on savings can … Continue reading