Is a recession coming in 2022? There’s no shortage of economists and financial “experts” predicting a recession soon. And with inflation hitting a new 40-year high, rising interest rates, declining first quarter GDP in the US, and lingering supply chain issues, it’s no surprise that people are worried about a potential recession in 2022. The …
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Have you ever sat down and thought about how you view your money? Do you think money is evil, or that it’s bad to want more of it? Or maybe you see it as a means of consumption: more money equals a bigger home, a nicer car, and lavish vacations, right? Means of consumption is …
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Tax season is upon us, leaving millions of Americans waiting for that fat check from Uncle Sam. It sounds like a great time to put a nice down payment on a new car or book a beachfront condo in Florida. With the average tax refund being over $2800, it’s no wonder people get excited to …
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When I graduated college in 2018, I literally had no idea how much student loan debt I was in. I knew I had student loans, but I assumed that my entry-level engineering salary would make it easy-peasy to pay off. A few months later, I realized that I owed a whopping $56,000. And it would …
Is succumbing to toxic influencer culture ruining your financial wellbeing? We all know that social media can cause issues, even if you only follow your friends and family! Simply seeing the highlight reel of your high school aquaintances’ lives can easily leave you feeling inadequate. But the rise of ~influencer culture~ has created a whole …
Are you wondering how to save your first $100k? Saving $100k seems to be the “magic” number to hit in the personal finance world. When you think of saving $100,000, you probably picture those sweet six-figures sitting in a savings account. However, when someone refers to “their first $100k,” that number usually means a combination …
