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Borrowing From Your Future

March 15, 2023

The very noticeable impact of inflation combined with increasing interest rates are taking a toll on most every American’s financial situation. … [Read more...] about Borrowing From Your Future

Tags - debt, inflation, personal finance, retirement planning, saving for retirement

Bonds 101

November 14, 2022

Bond Investing

With all the commentary about the economy and the impact of inflation, I thought it would be a good time to look at some investing basics. My passion … [Read more...] about Bonds 101

Tags - Bonds, Fixed Income, investing, personal finance, retirement planning

Soaring Gas Prices

June 20, 2022

gas prices are rising image of gas pumps Photo by Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/petrol-pump-filling-nozzles-gas-station-in-a-service-12377480

About 25 years ago, you could buy gas for about a dollar per gallon. Now, for the first time in history, a gallon of regular gas in the United States … [Read more...] about Soaring Gas Prices

Tags - Economy, gasoline, personal finance, supply and demand

Managing Your Paycheck Tax Withholding

May 30, 2022

have the proper tax withheld by filing a correct W-4. Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-a-black-remote-control-6694569/

Tax filing season is finally in the rearview mirror. Before we get too far down the road this year, I wanted to address the issue of managing your … [Read more...] about Managing Your Paycheck Tax Withholding

Tags - Federal Taxes, Paycheck, personal finance, Tax Withholding, W-4 Form

Financial Literacy For One Month—And a Lifetime

May 2, 2022

April is known as Financial Literacy Month. The initiative was first recognized by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and, in … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy For One Month—And a Lifetime

Tags - financial education, financial literacy, government, personal finance

Car Buying: The Changing Calculus of Used vs. New

April 4, 2022

supply chain issues have affected the car-buying process Photo by David McBee: https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-photo-of-building-395537/

Months ago, my car broke down, and it needed some significant repairs. So, I sold it to my mechanic for about $500. Suddenly carless, I reflected on … [Read more...] about Car Buying: The Changing Calculus of Used vs. New

Tags - car buying, personal finance, supply and demand, supply-chain issues

Three Financial Health Tips For the New Year

January 31, 2022

Evaluating your personal finances on an annual basis is a great way to assess your financial health. We all have different values and goals that … [Read more...] about Three Financial Health Tips For the New Year

Tags - budgeting, credit report, financial health, personal finance

Should You Refinance Federal Student Loans through FinTech Lenders?

January 27, 2022

Most federal student loan payments have been on pause since March 2020 under the CARES Act. That explains the dramatic decrease in the delinquency … [Read more...] about Should You Refinance Federal Student Loans through FinTech Lenders?

Tags - fintech, personal finance, student loan refinancing

Protect Your Money Against Inflation

January 20, 2022

protect money from inflation

We can feel our day-to-day living expenses have been rising in the past year due to inflation. Groceries keep getting more expensive. Gas prices in … [Read more...] about Protect Your Money Against Inflation

Tags - inflation, investing, personal finance

Soaring Home Prices

December 20, 2021

what are the factors behind rising home prices

In our May 2021 blog post, Professor David Clark talked about appreciable and depreciable assets.  For many of us, our largest asset is the … [Read more...] about Soaring Home Prices

Tags - home prices, housing market, personal finance, real estate

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