Who wouldn’t want to make some extra cash on the side? People can consider making a side hustle out of selling old stuff. Measurable success depends on the time and effort put into this effort, and it’s really not that hard to do. Gaining profit is possible if the timing is right and the seller…
How to Cultivate a Happier Retirement
Researchers have identified several factors besides money that contribute to a happier retirement, including good health, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. But setbacks are inevitable, in life and in retirement. Not everyone enjoys good health—and no one enjoys it forever. Loved ones die or move away. The pursuits you thought would give your…
How to Help Loved Ones Deal With Debt
Juan Pinon, an electrical engineer in McAllen, Texas, struggled with credit card debt for years. It wasn’t until he confided in his sister that he began to turn things around. “It just so happened that one day I opened up to my sister, and she confessed to me that she had debt issues and was…
Americans Feeling the Bite of Food Inflation as Prices Soar to Highest Level in 43 Years
October 1, 2022
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Food inflation in the United States has jumped to its highest level in over four decades, putting more stress on American consumers, while agricultural output in the country took a beating following droughts. “From the same month one year ago, the PCE [Personal Consumption Expenditures] price index for August increased 6.2 percent. Prices for goods…
How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Your Small Business
October 1, 2022
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On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The bill was equally divided in votes for and against it, and was passed by a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Kamala Harris. Now it is law. Several things are in it that could affect your small business. An Ongoing…
How to Choose the Best Travel Card for Retirement
Choosing the best credit card can be a tough decision at any age. This is especially true when considering travel cards for retirement. While the right travel card can help you gain free travel points and enhance your travel experience overall, the wrong can quickly tank your credit and leave you grounded for months or…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Friday Sept. 30, 2022
September 30, 2022
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Wall Street closed out a miserable September with a loss of 9.3 percent, the worst monthly decline since March 2020. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent Friday to its lowest level in almost two years. The benchmark index has lost ground for six of the last seven weeks and posted its third straight losing quarter….
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Sept. 30)
September 30, 2022
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery fell $1.74 to $79.49 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for November delivery fell 53 cents to $87.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October delivery fell 4 cents to $2.47 a gallon. October heating oil fell 5 cents to $3.37 a gallon. November natural gas fell 11 cents to…
How Much Will a House Cost by 2030? Predictions and Tips to Start Saving
By David McMillin From Bankrate.com Just 17 percent of Americans believe it’s a good time to buy a home, according to a recent survey from Fannie Mae. Between higher mortgage rates, still-high home prices and broader inflationary pressure, putting off buying a home might be the only option for some. What happens if you wait, though?…
Key Inflation Gauge Jumps, Investors Ramp Up Bets for a More Aggressive Fed
September 30, 2022
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U.S. inflation rates rose higher than expected in August, as investors expect a more aggressive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve in its efforts to curtail inflation toward the central bank’s preferred target of 2 percent. The keenly watched Personal Consumption Expenditures price index (PCE) was published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Sept….
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