Posts Tagged With ‘ Inflation ’

Inflation Unmasking Inflation: The Hidden Side of Rising Prices By, Jeremy Reif, CRPS Inflation is the steady increase in the prices of goods and services over time. It affects the economy, our wallets, and even our daily lives. But why does it happen? I know I’ve done previous articles talking about the cause and effect of inflation and things that are going on with the rising interest rates by the Fed chairman. I never took the time to explain what inflation is or why it happens. In this article, I’m going to give you three causes of inflation and expound on each of them.  The goal is to... Continue Reading

Inflation Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hikes By Jeremy Reif, CRPS The big news from banks in the last few weeks was in their internal financial reporting that account balances continue to trend down for consumers.  Speculating on two things.  The first is that consumers have spent all or most of their COVID-19 relief money.  The second is that despite the lagging inflation warning information that the Fed is reviewing, consumer spending will slow down in the near future.  Signaling that the US economy could be close to slowing down despite the unemployment rates and consumer spending. To some,... Continue Reading

By Jeremy Reif, CRPS This article will attempt to break down the complexity of the stimulus package, interest rates, and inflation into something a little more relatable. First Stage – Stimulus, Free Money?: Imagine you have a big jar of cookies, and each cookie represents money. When the government decides to give people more cookies (money) through a stimulus package, it can sometimes lead to a problem called inflation. Inflation is when the prices of things you want to buy go up, and you need more cookies (money) to buy the same things. So, if the government gives out too many cookies (money)... Continue Reading

The rise of Amazon has fundamentally altered the retail sector. The way individuals shop and how businesses run have both altered as a result. But as the business has expanded, so have its expenses. Customers have noted that Amazon’s prices are constantly rising. When I first signed up for Amazon, it was $79.00. I noticed […]  Continue Reading

Food is one of the largest expenses for Americans every month, and grocery prices have significantly increased in recent months. The price increases are primarily due to inflation. What is Inflation and What Are it’s Causes? Inflation is an increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

For retired people in the United States, the recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve are good news and bad news. The good news is that retirees will see an increase in their monthly income from their savings accounts and some other investments. The bad news is that it will become more expensive to […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

The baby boomers are aging, and many are looking forward to the retirement years they have worked hard for. Unfortunately, however, their plans for retirement are being disrupted by a volatile stock market and increasing inflation. These retirees are being locked into low-interest bonds, annuities, and other investments that do not keep up with inflation. […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

Financial worry can be defined as fear or stress related to one’s financial situation. It is normal to feel some degree of financial worry from time to time, but when it becomes excessive, it can lead to anxiety and even depression. Some of the common symptoms of financial worry include difficulty concentrating, insomnia, irritability, and […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading