Money & The Economy

Do ‘Junk Fees’ Really Deceive Consumers?

The latest in the government’s war against the economy: Joe Biden has announced success in eliminating so-called “junk-fees,” an unpopular…

3 years ago

5 Reasons People Often End Up With Credit Card Debt

Today, we are seeing more credit card debt in the US than previously recorded. According to a recent report, Americans…

3 years ago

Bidenomics? New Jobs Data Shows More Americans Are Struggling To Find Full-Time Work

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a large increase in the number of U.S. workers who…

3 years ago

US Dollar At Weakest Level Against Peso In Eight Years As Biden Touts Economic Success

Mexico’s peso is currently trading at its strongest point against the U.S. dollar in nearly eight years as President Joe…

3 years ago

Russia Announces Massive New Oil Cuts As Saudis Begin To Throttle Their Production

Russia announced on Monday that it will be cutting its oil production significantly, a move that comes at a time…

3 years ago

An After-College Financial Plan

Graduating from college is one of life's most exhilarating events. Finishing my degree, walking the aisle in cap and gown…

3 years ago

Powell Says Interest Rate Hike Is Coming, Despite Pause Last Week

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a Wednesday statement that an increase in interest rates should be expected until…

3 years ago

I’ve Got a Question on Withholding, People-Pleasers, Cosigning

As faithful readers know, my inbox fills up quickly. While it's impossible to respond personally to each of your letters…

3 years ago

Fed’s Pause Will Allow Inflation to Linger

Starting last June, I thought the Fed had it right and was fully prepared, as they said, to make price…

3 years ago

A Good Speech Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

I wasn't invited to give a graduation speech this spring. Still, I was prepared, and since a good speech is…

3 years ago