Recently, bank failures have been in the news. Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse shut their doors when they couldn’t cover some transactions. Most of us don’t understand the nuances of the banking industry, so our first response is to panic. A couple of days ago, Chase Bank had some problems with their website, so…
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Recently I’ve received numerous emails telling me they’ve selected me to receive a new credit card. I’m not sure why I’m the sudden target. Is it because of my new job? Perhaps it’s due to the unsure economy. The best part about these emails is for me to receive this card, I still need to…
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I’ve loved graffiti since I first saw it in New York City. For decades, you’d see subway cars covered in paint. But, in the late 80s, the city did its best to make it go away. Recently graffiti has been showing up again on subway cars. And some say the reason it seems to be…
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Have you seen the sudden spike in prices this week at the gas station? I filled up last weekend, and prices have already jumped nearly 40 cents this week. And it seems everyone thinks they know the reason for these increases. Of course, I have a theory, too…
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Whenever we experience gas shortages or extreme increases in prices, there’s one thing you can count on, an jump in crime. With a quick jump in prices, gas siphoning is already making the news. While I shouldn’t be surprised, it always baffles me. But I don’t know why I’m surprised…
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It’s no secret that many companies struggled throughout the pandemic. And now that we’re trying to get back to normal many of those businesses are looking for ways to make up lost revenue. Some of the big movie chains have decided to try variable pricing. That means you could start paying more for popular movies…
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The economy is on everyone’s mind right now. And where you fall on the political spectrum likely determines who you blame. Inflation is something that we’re going to be dealing with for a while. Some people are surprised that costs are rising, and that fact surprises me…
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We live in a very polarized world. No one seems to agree on anything. But the only way to deal with some of our biggest problems is to understand both sides. And no matter the argument, the biggest question we can ask is who will compromise? Whether we like it or not, there’s only one…
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As the pandemic starts to ease, many people have started looking at their job choices. With so many losing their job last year, changing careers or going back to school has been an option for some. And while many worry about service jobs, some strange stories are now coming to light…
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Our economy is struggling. The pandemic has definitely taken its toll. But have you heard about the experts who want to enact a work from home tax? If you ask me, these banking experts see to have misplaced priorities…
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