Category Archives: Economics
Budgeting 101
Your first job may not pay much but it gives you an excellent opportunity to learn how to budget your money. And if you are earning well at a young age, keeping close track of how much money you spend … Continue reading
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Tagged bonds, expenses, income, spreadsheet
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Federal Student Loan Debt
President Biden tried to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in federal student loan debt. But the U.S. Supreme Court said such a move was unconstitutional and would require an act of Congress. But beyond the legal issues, is student … Continue reading
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Tagged college, debt, forgiveness, loan
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Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. In many parts of the country, you’re likely to see a Tesla almost every time you’re out for a drive. Proponents see EV’s as a way to keep people on the move … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Economics, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged cost, electric, electricity, environment, EV
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The Debt Ceiling
In mid-2023, the U.S. government reportedly came close to defaulting on its debt because Congress struggled to raise the debt ceiling. Every year or two it seems we’re running up against some deadline as lawmakers disagree about how to approach … Continue reading
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Trade Schools
We tell teenagers and even younger children that it’s important to go to college, in part because it’s an important step to starting a career that pays well. But do they have to go to college to make that happen? … Continue reading
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Tagged career, eligibility, salary, trade schools
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Cyclical Investing
Many investors choose a plan that works best for them over the long run. They don’t stress over the fluctuations in the market, staying confident that their money will bring them a strong return over time. But should you take … Continue reading
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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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