Author: James Flippin
How to give this holiday season, even with inflation
Consumer Sentiment Hits Lows In the face of record inflation and lingering recessionary concerns, people across America are nervous about their financial future. According to a …
A judge struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Now what?
The Ruling Last week, a federal judge in Texas ruled that President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is unconstitutional. This followed a lawsuit backed …
Are people really buying homes through social media?
Sales Have Stalled With the average national mortgage rate hovering around 7%, the housing market, which was on fire during 2020 and 2021, is finally …
What to do with your retirement during a bear market
Grin and Bear It There’s no sugarcoating what’s going on with the market. Both stocks and bonds are trading in bear market territory, which means …
How to keep inflation from spoiling your holidays
Prepare For A Pricey Holiday The holidays are often the busiest and most hectic time of the year. This year, thanks to record-high inflation, you …
Is it really too early to start holiday shopping?
For some, it may still feel too early to listen to Christmas music, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start shopping for holiday …
Savvy savers spend less on groceries with these tricks
This past year has been difficult for consumers, with inflation driving up the prices of many everyday goods. At the grocery store, the prices of …
IRS boosts max retirement contribution limit. Here’s what to know
Following adjustments made to tax brackets in 2023, the IRS instituted record-breaking increases to the contribution limits for 401(k) and other tax-deferred retirement plans. Starting …
Boo! How to shake off scary prices & enjoy Halloween
Costuming Up Post-COVID With the fall calendar in full swing, we’re rapidly approaching the so-called holiday season, which will be largely free of COVID-based restrictions …
Here’s what Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could look like
Ahead of the 2020 election, President Joe Biden made student loan forgiveness a focus of his campaign. On Wednesday, his administration moved forward with plans …
How to overcome inflation anxiety & sensibly adjust your financial plan
A survey from Bankrate found 40% of US adults are feeling stressed or negatively affected in terms of their mental health as a result of …
Why crypto’s demise could be exaggerated
The stock market’s recent volatility has been accompanied by a similar path for digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC), as the Fed’s anticipated rate hikes have …
Why are fake accounts causing Elon Musk to question Twitter’s business model?
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter (TWTR) on hold unless the social media company can provide convincing data concerning …
Fewer Americans are refinancing mortgages. Is inflation to blame?
By the Numbers According to the New York Fed, mortgage refinancing hit its peak during the second quarter of 2021, amid a several-year-long boom. Historically low …
Still trying to buy a home? We may have some good news…
Growing Supply The run-up in housing prices over the last two years has been well documented. As large numbers of people stopped renting and bought …
What will Twitter look like under Elon Musk?
Nearing the Finish Line Twitter (TWTR) has agreed to be acquired by Elon Musk, a deal that has sent shockwaves throughout the financial and tech …
