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I have been writing about money for nearly 20 years and believe that personal finance is one of those subjects that is made complicated because it benefits a select few. Our aim is to help make it easier to understand so that regular folks can use what we teach to take control of their money and build wealth.
Good morning Reader! It seems that every week brings a new economic crisis. Whether it's the Iran war or the Fed flattening the yield curve or more retaliatory tariffs with our largest trading partners, there's always something. If you try to pay attention to it all, you're going to be overwhelmed. And it'll all be out of date next week. When it comes to your money, have a plan and stay the course. Invest early and often, save for a rainy day, and don't let the news impact your mental state....
Good morning Reader! I can't believe summer is almost over. π Our kids go back next week and it feels like we just let out! As we navigate the chaos of that last week of summer, here's a few things that caught my eye this week: π Small favor to ask - I was nominated in the Debt.com FinTalk Awards under Best Short-Form Content and need your votes if you think I'm worthy! You can vote three times a day (and 3x for the same person π₯°) every single day until September 14th. FedEx is refunding...
Good morning Reader! If you're wondering why the stock market is doing so well while Americans seem to be so pinched by inflation, the answer is technology. AI is clearly fueling this incredible run in the market even though many consumers are feeling squeezed. Remember, the stock market is NOT the economy. Interest rates might go up this year and anyone holding onto variable debt will see their payments go up. Higher rates are great when you're a saver, tough when you're a borrower. We're...