Most people know to set a budget and make a gift-giving list. That’s basic holiday spending 101. But saving money goes beyond this. Of course, you want the season to be wonderful, and part of that is buying the perfect gifts for your loved ones. But when the bills hit in January, the wonder quickly…
Biden Moves to Combat ‘Junk Fees,’ Declares Surprise Overdraft Fees ‘Illegal’
October 28, 2022
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The Biden administration is taking steps to fight what the president calls “junk fees,” as American citizens struggle to make ends meet due to inflation. The move against “junk fees” will lower the cost of everyday living for American families and put more money into the hands of working-class and middle-income citizens as well as…
US Mortgage Rates Hit Over 7 Percent, the Highest in Over Two Decades
October 28, 2022
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Mortgage rates rose above 7 percent for the first time in more than 20 years, as the American housing market continues to decline. Prior to March of this year, home-borrowing rates were on the way down after a 40-year low, before the Federal Reserve started to increase interest rates to combat out of control inflation….
Is Inflation Affecting Travel Points and Miles?
After years of unusually low prices on airfare and vacation rentals during the pandemic, travel prices have taken off in 2022. And while travel price inflation has cooled with slowing demand and falling fuel prices this fall, it continues to affect travelers’ plans and budgets. So with travel prices still well above their pre-pandemic levels,…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Oct. 27)
October 27, 2022
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.17 to $89.08 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for December delivery rose $1.27 to $96.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for November delivery rose 11 cents to $3.01 a gallon. November heating oil rose 21 cents to $4.33 a gallon. November natural gas fell 42 cents to $5.19…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Thursday Oct. 27, 2022
Stocks ended mixed on Wall Street as weakness in several tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market. Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, lost another one-fourth of its value after reporting a second straight quarter of revenue decline amid falling advertising sales and stiff competition from TikTok. That followed weak reports from Google’s…
Tax Withholding Changes Can Boost Your Paycheck Now
By Rocky Mengle From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Question: This past tax season I received a big refund, which I understand is an interest-free loan to the federal government. Is it too late to prevent that from happening again? Answer: Look at your last paycheck and see how much federal income tax has been withheld from…
Inflation Caused 18 Percent of Americans to Skip Meals or Not Buy Groceries: Survey
High inflation rates have forced almost a fifth of the U.S. population to limit their food purchases, and meal intake, according to a new survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. In the past 12 months, 40 percent of American households received food from a food bank, while 40 percent stopped buying healthier foods, states a news…
Must-Have Home Features for Buyers in a Recession
During 2021 and the start of 2022, swimming pools were just one must-have for homebuyers. The pandemic lockdown spurred many people to make their homes private resorts in case vacations were out of the question—also, the more square footage, the better when buying a home. But things have changed. Home prices and interest rates make…
How to Choose Your Business’s Next Investment
October 27, 2022
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Choosing the right investments for your business can generate growth or stifle it without the right strategy in mind. Every company’s goals and trajectory are different, but there are a few core tips you can use to help guide your investment choices. Choosing your business’s next investment is about staying anchored in your goals and…
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