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From Inflation to Recession, How to Master Modern Economic Vocabulary
Inflation, Recession and high prices are dominating the news lately. After two years of government stimulus payments, eviction moratoriums and student loans in forbearance to fight the pandemic, prices are finally catching up. Instead of being swept into this moment of confusion, it is time to brush up on the basics of macroeconomics. Hope this serves as a one-stop shop for information as your personal economy continues to develop. You can also dive into the details on each topic via Investopedia.com Do you even know what the Federal Reserve System is? For simplicity, the Federal Reserve System is the most powerful financial institution in the world. Most people call it…
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How to do a Financial Deep Cleaning this Spring
Spring is finally upon us. Crisp mornings. Light sweater-optional weather. Open windows and pollen everywhere. It’s time. Got to love this time of year. Once tax season ends, the real work begins. Unfortunately, you can’t get ready for this. Got to take a leap of faith in order to close out the year in success vs more of the same. Spring Cleaning!!!! There is nothing more satisfying than a deep breath of “Fabuloso” in the morning. The non-organic purple fog that clogs the judgment is intense. It’s also how you know the current generation doesn’t know how to clean; instead of using tide pods for sport, please consider Fabuloso at 8:00 am…
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Do You Know Your Financial Numbers? Because Most People are Broke.
Only one out of three Americans actually know what their monthly budget is. If this is any indication, millennials will be in for a huge surprise as they age through society. Our 20s and early 30s were a wild ride of YOLO, Views from the Six, God’s Plan, Fake Love, Best I Ever Had, 0 to 100, In My Feelings, Nice for What, and Worst Behavior. We basically lived a Drake discography. Why is Budgeting important? Personally, I fell out of love with the paycheck to paycheck living. Getting your net worth north of $0.00 is a full-time orgasmic experience. Budgeting is “Peace of Mind in a Bottle” and I’m desperately trying…
