Main street frets recession; bankers fret Fed
The economy gives and the economy takes. During economic expansions, many businesses and individuals thrive. However, once the economy starts to contract,…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
High impact of fuel prices
If you are wondering about rising gas prices, consider the impact of high fuel prices on shipping. New tractor-trailer rigs have fuel tanks that hold 300…
Era of free or cheap shipping may be over
Could the days of free and low-cost shipping be coming to an end? For several years now, consumers have been able to rely on Amazon and its Prime program,…
The truth about alcohol and shopping
It’s late. You are sitting at home. Your movie is done — and so is that bottle of chardonnay. You flick through the channels and stop at an exciting…
Apple makes big leap into the finance industry
Apple’s newly designed MacBook Air stole the show at the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (AWDC) back in June, but the most important…
Savings interest rates may rise slowly
When you open a savings account, you are, in effect, lending money to your bank, and in return, you get a very safe investment and a little interest. For…
Deflating spending amid high inflation
Prices keep going up, up, up. Between the time it took us to write this article and you got a chance to read it, prices may have climbed another few…
Save on insurance with smart devices
Insurance companies are wise to the fact that some smart devices increase safety and mitigate risks, such as house fires. And as a result, they’re giving…
Credit reporting changes in July
Anyone who has struggled to pay off medical bills will get a boost this July as medical credit reporting changes. Among the changes announced by all three…
Fun summer finance lessons for the kids
Dread it. Run from it. Summer arrives all the same. Kids once stuck in school now have some weeks to unwind. While summer was initially set aside so kids…