Articles for author: Alando

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America is in an affordability crisis

The Affordability Crisis in America: Understanding the Current Landscape In recent past, the United States has found it self in an affordability crisis that is severe and wide-spread. This broader phenomenon includes housing, healthcare, education and the cost of living. The result of this sluggish wage growth relative to the escalating cost of living has left many workers ...

The White House says don’t call it a trade war, but the reality is more tariffs are coming

The Unfolding Trade Landscape: Tariffs Ahead In recent discussions surrounding the current economic climate, officials from the White House have urged against labeling ongoing trade tensions as a “trade war.” They prefer a more measured terminology, likely aiming to reassure both domestic and international stakeholders. However, the essence of the situation suggests otherwise, as additional ...

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What is the best investment for money right now?

What Is the Best Investment for Money Right Now? Finding solid investments for your money is intimidating enough in the ever-evolving world of finance we live in today, but deciding on which one serves as a global best bet seems even more daunting. As the stock markets ebb and flow, real estate trends change course, and ...

what to put in easter eggs besides candy and money​

Money and Easter Basket Ideas

Creative Money and Easter Basket Ideas As Easter approaches, many of us start thinking about how to celebrate this joyful holiday, especially when it comes to filling Easter baskets. While traditional candies and toys are always a hit, why not consider incorporating some creative money-themed ideas into your Easter basket this year? Let’s explore a ...

Donald Trump’s Policies

How Donald Trump’s Policies Could Impact Your Money

How Donald Trump’s Policies Could Impact Your Money The policies initiated by Donald Trump while in office have impacted the U.S economy as well as personal finances drastically. Local regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb can affect your financial situation in a variety of ways, so it’s good to understand how changes might impact you. Since it ...

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US Tariffs

US tariffs: What’s the impact on global trade and the economy?

US Tariffs: Examining Their Impact on Global Trade and the Economy Lately, imposing tariffs by the US has appeared as a central subject in debates over global commerce and economic strategy. Tariffs are a tax placed on imported goods designed to safeguard domestic industries by making the products of other nations more expensive. On the one hand, ...

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Student Debt

Watching student debt balloon with interest as you navigate through your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond can feel completely overwhelming

Navigating the Burden of Student Debt Through Life’s Decades Higher education seems almost a must today if you want to make advances in your career and personal growth. But for so many young Americans, this dilemma is far from cartoonish. Spiraling student debt threatens to sink them in the yawning gulf of financial distress. This distress ...

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Budgeting

How do I get my spouse on board with budgeting?

How to Talk Your Significant Other into Budgeting And something that can come with a lot of stress is managing finances in your relationship, especially when one partner (looking at you) might be more keen on budgeting than the other. However, if you are in this boat then do not fear! These 4 strategies will help you get your ...

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tax refunds

Many Americans rely heavily on their tax refunds to make ends meet. As inflation lingers, it makes questions like “where’s my refund?” all the more urgent.

How tax refunds matter to most Americans With decreasing quality in much of the U.S. economy, there are more people than ever relying on their income tax refunds to meet day-to-day financial needs and make needed purchases or investments. With the money issues many families face thanks to inflation, these amounts more than just some extra dough- ...

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US dollar and Bitcoin

A weakening US dollar could be bullish for Bitcoin, but two metrics could be cause for concern in the short term 💡

The Implications of a Weakening US Dollar on Bitcoin The US dollar provides direction to market dynamics as the global economy is being volatile. Plenty of analysts have recently noted that a sinking US dollar could provide opportunity to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But it is also important to realize that this situation might have its own unique ...