Are You Suffering From Inflation Brain?
With headlines and news updates continually reminding us that we’re in an inflationary economy, it’s hard not to be at least a little bit concerned about what financial challenges might…
Eggessively High Prices
Photo by Matthew Burpee on Unsplash Unusually high prices on everything from gasoline to cars to groceries has become the norm for many Americans. In the months since the world…
Inflation is Coming Down; I Can Feel it in My Bones
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 8.2% in September 2022 to 7.7% for the…
What’s Driving the Price of New Cars?
Photo by Lance Asper on Unsplash Imagine yourself sitting in a brand new car. The dashboard is free of dust particles, the carpets are pristine, and the air is filled…
October’s Scariest Retailer
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If not, you might find yourself making a last minute visit to Spirit Halloween, the discount retailer…
Feelings Matter Too
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash You’ve probably seen the headlines indicating that the United States is experiencing one of its worst inflationary periods in recent history. You’ve almost certainly…
The Lipstick Index: What It Can Tell Us About Spending During Times of Economic Turmoil
Photo by Qasim Malick on Unsplash If you’re feeling like your financial life is on the edge of spinning out of control, yet you can’t stop making small impulse purchases,…
Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest
Photo by Thanh Serious on Unsplash Thinking about heading to Munich for Octoberfest this year? If so, get ready to pull out your wallet. Your costs could be a lot higher than for…
Iced Tea Anyone? … Only 99 Cents a Can!
Photo by Connor Dickson on Unsplash Yes, in early April 2022, the chairman of AriZona Beverages, Don Vultaggio announced that the price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona iced tea will still be…
What Higher Interest Rates Mean for New Home Buyers?
Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash After months of record lows, interest rates are on the rise. That’s great news for people with interest bearing savings account, but not such good news for…