Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 06/21/2022 - 1:00am
As summertime approaches and we all get out for some (long overdue) fun in the sun, it’s time to get a little philosophical and take a longer-range view of some things that are happening in the world.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 06/20/2022 - 3:00am
The Federal Reserve on June 15, 2022, lifted interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, the third hike this year and the largest since 1994. The move is aimed at countering the fastest pace of inflation in over 40 years.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 3:00am
What you pay for a prescription drug varies enormously depending on your medication, pharmacy, insurance and other factors. Finding a way to afford your prescriptions can be crucial, because people who don’t take medicine as prescribed due to the cost could wind up sicker or dead. To lower the cost of your drugs, ask your doctor if you can take a generic version or make lifestyle changes to reduce the need for a prescription.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 06/14/2022 - 2:00am
Most small businesses wait until it’s too late before hiring their first lawyer – usually after someone has served them with a lawsuit or has sent a threatening letter.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 06/13/2022 - 3:00am
Summer is the season to hit the great outdoors, and having a new toy, like a boat or RV, is a dream for many people. But with interest rate hikes, spikes in the cost of oil and general economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to make a big purchase right now.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 06/10/2022 - 5:00am
Living off-grid conjures images of survivalists in remote places and a rustic, “Little House on the Prairie” lifestyle with chores from morning to night. Yet only a tiny fraction of people living off-grid do it like that, and fewer still live more than an hour from any town.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 06/10/2022 - 4:00am
It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see.
From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 11:33pm
Our emotional reactions to money, based on past experiences and mistakes, can interfere with our ability to make smart money decisions today. To address those emotions, several new books advocate strategies such as conducting body check-ins, rewriting your own money story and reflecting on past financial mistakes.