Articles for category: Personal Finance

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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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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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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save money on groceries

How do I save money on groceries when costs keep increasing?

How to Cut Back on Grocery Spending Due to Rising Food Costs With the cost of groceries skyrocketing in this economy, it’s natural to look for ways to trim our shopping bills. With prices on the rise, it feels difficult to balance our budget while also feeding those we love with meals that can fuel their day. We ...

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The Savings Challenge

The Savings Challenge: Understanding Our Financial Goals

The Savings Challenge: Understanding Our Financial Goals Aaghast truth that, throughout human history, no generation ever saved 25% of its gross income for needs yet to come. Yet this target, so often touted as a litmus test for financial well-being, is out of reach for large swathes of the population. So what does this mean for those ...

Baby Boomers and Money

12 Reasons Baby Boomers Have So Much Money

12 Reasons Baby Boomers Have So Much Money The Baby Boomer generation, usually born between 1946 and 1964 holds a substantial share of the wealth in America & other Western nations. This group of people has gone through different historical, economic and social realities that have made them to become financially in a certain way. 12 Reasons ...