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 of inflation, examines how inflation impacted our economy at other times in American history, and whether we will soon be dealing with other economic problems like stagflation or a bad recession.
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, they instead flood your inbox until you “opt-out” and tell them to stop. How did the opt-out approach become so common and what are the privacy considerations for you in deciding whether to opt-in or opt-out? Radio America’s Claire Alfree reports.
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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 result, banks are closing more and more branches, leading to the rise of banking deserts. But for business owners and people living in rural areas, that creates a lot of problems. Radio America’s Claire Alfree takes us through the rise of banking deserts, why physical banking locations are still very important, and what options people have if they don’t live near a bank.
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 by it and how long might it last? Radio America’s Calvin McNellie digs into all of those questions.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is an increasingly popular investment, especially among young adults, and some even prefer it to traditional forms of currency like the dollar. But what is cryptocurrency and how does it work? Radio America’s Elaine Mallon examines the advantages and risks of cryptocurrency and tells us why one of the biggest arguments against it is no longer true.
Posted in Risk Protection, Savings and Investing
Tagged bitcoin, blockchain, crime, cryptocurrency, etherium, investments
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Investing 101
Having a big salary is nice but the best way to prepare for a comfortable retirement is by investing your money. But how do you invest and what should you invest in? Radio America’s Carter McNish looks at several popular investment options, how much of your income should be set aside for investing, and why starting early is really important for young adults.
Investment Advisors
The best way to build wealth and prepare for retirement is through investing, but there are many different ways to invest your money. Can beginning investors handle these decisions on their own or should they get some help from an expert? Radio America’s Carter McNish explains which investment strategies might require assistance from an investment advisor, which ones you should be able to handle on your own, and which investment apps make the process a lot easier.
Posted in Savings and Investing
Tagged advisors, apps, index funds, investing, mutual funds
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The New Style of Working
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people suddenly started working from home. After more than a year of this change, many Americans do not want to go back to the office full-time. What are the best reasons for employers to allow telework to continue long after the pandemic is over and what are the drawbacks? And how has all of this impacted productivity? Radio America’s Reagan Gensiejewski reports.
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Tagged COVID, pandemic, productivity, telework, work from home
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