Category Archives: Economics
Understanding Inflation
We’re experiencing the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But why? What factors are at work in making the cost of almost everything significantly higher than just a year ago? Radio America’s Claire Alfree walks us through the causes … Continue reading
Opt In and Out
We are constantly inundated by texts and emails from stores, organizations, and even political campaigns. And we never agreed to receive anything from most of them. Rather than asking customers or followers to “opt-in” to receive messages and other content, … Continue reading
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Banking Deserts
The internet has revolutionized many areas of our lives. That includes banking. Rather than having to stand in line at a bank branch, most transactions can be taken care of with a couple of taps on your smartphone. As a … Continue reading
Posted in Banks, Business, Economics, Savings and Investing, Video
Tagged access, banking deserts, banks, businesses, cash
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The Impact of Inflation
For months now, we’ve all been dealing with the problem of inflation. Prices are going up on everything from gas to groceries to cars. But what is inflation and how exactly is it measured? Which Americans are hit the hardest … Continue reading
The Role of Taxes in America’s Economy
We all pay taxes and none of us enjoy it. We pay taxes on income, our property, the things we buy and much more. But how does the income tax system actually work and how does the government spend our … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, government, spending, taxes, trickle down
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Supply And Demand Shocks
Usually we don’t need to think about whether what we want to buy at the store will be in stock, but the COVID-19 pandemic proved that a major jolt in our economy can make it hard to find some of … Continue reading
Cashless Society
When was the last time you bought something with cash? Most of the time we use credit or debit cards or pay with an app. As more and more people stop using bills and coins, is it possible we could … Continue reading
Posted in Credit, Economics, Savings and Investing
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Homeowners and Renters Insurance
Your home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. And while losing that home to fire or some other disaster may seem unlikely, having insurance will allow you to rebuild your life and your home if you become … Continue reading
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