Disclaimer: Any of the below is purely informational and not meant to be financial advisor. As mentioned, always consider working with a professional on further questions. Caring for elderly parents can be a challenging and rewarding experience. However, as our loved ones age, they may face various financial and health challenges that can be difficult…
The payment industry is evolving and with it, comes the emergence of buy now, pay later services. This new payment platform offers a fresh take on traditional financing options, allowing customers more control over how and when they pay for purchases. But, before you dive into using buy now, pay later, there are some helpful…
Jonathan Pond, writing for Ponderings: FOMO – fear of missing out – is a very real phenomenon that has been the subject of considerable research. FOMO is becoming even more acute thanks to social media and the speed with which information becomes disseminated. You hear about someone’s financial success or a big increase in the…
The last couple of years has presented a challenge regarding personal finance. The pandemic has brought troubles to the job market, upended the supply chain and healthcare costs, and more. Then 2022 has brought continued inflationary risks, overseas conflicts, and more. Despite that, here are some solid reminders that can help you stay “fiscally fit,”…
The Federal Reserve is continuing to raise interest rates to combat inflation. It’s raised rates more times already than it has in 28 years. You would think then that as inflation eases, it would make expense management a bit easier for consumers. However, as rates rise, so too does the cost of borrowing money –…
No, it’s not just you. As if rising prices on everything from toilet paper to yogurt to coffee and snacks weren’t enough, manufacturers have been shrinking package and quantity sizes with the hopes that you won’t notice. Being dubbed “shrinkflation,” it’s taking off across the globe.
