What is Inflation and How Can It Hurt You?
Concerns over inflation continue to be a hot issue in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is inflation? And should you be worried about it?
Concerns over inflation continue to be a hot issue in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is inflation? And should you be worried about it?
We all wish that we could pack our bags with the finest outfits, jet off to a private island and dine on 5-star, Michelin-rated food. Unfortunately our bank accounts just donât have time for that. Lucky for us, there are some great hacks out there that make traveling in luxury a little bit easier for
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Hotels with overwater bungalows can be pricey but are a destination in and of themselves. These spots offer the opportunity to book bungalows with points.
H&R Block recently contacted me to tell me about their Budget Challenge — a teen financial literacy program that simulates an adultâs financial life and rewards students for mastering real-world financial decision-making. It looks so helpful and fun and I love that they are committed to encouraging kids to learn important financial lessons from aRead More
Keeping track of expenses can be difficult when you are trying to juggle running a business with all of the administrative tasks that come with it. Receipts can get lost, claims forgotten, and amounts misremembered. Finding the time to dedicate to expenses is difficult, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the […]
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If youâre a teenager and you need to make money, we have gathered a list of the best online jobs for you. I have to warn you that most online jobs are not âjobsâ in the traditional sense. They donât usually come with a flat hourly salary, a fixed schedule, or even direct supervision to […]
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(Since April is Financial Literacy Month, a number of articles will be devoted to more educational topics. This is Part IV in a four-part series about how understanding economic cycles could inform your financial decisions. Part I is Understanding economic cycles: An introduction. Part II is Recognizing economic seasons: recovery and growth. Part III is The fall and winter seasons of the economic cycle.)
In the first three parts of this series, you saw how the economy moves in cycles of seven to 10 years, and how each cycle can be broken down into four phases which correspond closely to the seasons of nature. We also looked at some of the telltale signs of economic activity that can help us recognize where we are in the cycle.
You may be thinking, “That’s all interesting, but how can I apply that knowledge to my personal financial life?” Let’s start by decapitating the elephant in the room — market-timing. Market-timing is a fool’s game. However, most of the time market-timing refers to trying to find the high point in the market to sell high. It is true: Nobody is able to tell when a market has reached its peak.
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Whether you choose real estate or index funds as your primary investment, each has an outstanding track record of building wealth. But is one better than the other, if maybe only by a little bit? This topic was inspired by this question from a reader: âMy question: Real estate or long-term index fund investing? I […]
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