Inflation affects your savings more than you might think, which is why you need to be mindful of your rate of return. … Read More
Awareness
Do you know more about money than the average American?
A personal finance survey shows that financial literacy is declining for Americans. Take the related quiz to see how you do. … Read More
Please stop with the “girl math”
Who’s to blame for high ticket prices?
Concert ticket prices are higher than ever these days. Why is this, who is responsible, and can anything be done about it? … Read More
3 reasons why eBay is better than Amazon
You might not realize that eBay can meet many of your online shopping needs, and often for better prices than Amazon. … Read More
Why prices change faster than your feelings
We have feelings and beliefs about what prices should be. These can change, but when prices change faster, it creates problems for us. … Read More
Will everything just keep getting worse?
It does seem like everything will keep getting worse, but looking to history offers some solace and consolation. … Read More
How to handle an oil price shock
We’re in the middle of a oil price shock. We may have been here before, but that doesn’t make the anxiety any less real. Welcome back to war, folks. Why are we at war, you ask? I don’t know, but … Read More … Read More
Is it so bad if you can’t afford a new car?
Sales of new cars are sluggish amidst higher prices and economic uncertainty. But maybe it isn’t a problem if you can’t afford a new car. … Read More
The rise of financial nihilism
A phrase has been gaining traction in the financial space called “financial nihilism”. Let’s look at what it means. … Read More