Financial Advice
Your personal inflation rate may be different than the national or state inflation rate. Knowing your personal inflation rate can help you better plan both your short-term and long-term finances. There are always a few personal lifestyle adjustments you can make to combat inflation, bringing your personal rate down. Inflation this, inflation that. Unfortunately, you […]
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Financial Advice
A recession is a prolonged period of economic decline, measured by a region’s GDP (along with other factors). The onset of the pandemic in March 2020 ended 129 consecutive months of economic expansion — the longest such period in history. Recessions lead to high unemployment, business failures, and sometimes even bank failures. Luckily, recessions have […]
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Financial Advice
Spending three months’ worth of salary might be the rule of thumb, but is it necessary? That depends on a variety of factors, including your financial situation and your partner’s style. When it’s time to buy a ring, keep the 4Cs in mind: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carats. Engagement rings can be marked up 600% […]
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Financial Advice
Maximizing the sale price of your used car should be a priority for anyone selling. Taking the time to conduct a bit of basic research can go a long way to determining a fair price. Be willing to put in a bit of physical labor when it comes to cleaning the vehicle and making detailed […]
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