Recently I read an article about recession fatigue. It’s a feeling of financial exhaustion that many Americans are dealing with right now. For over two years, we’ve been faced with a lot of economic uncertainty. The pandemic caused many workers to get laid off and record levels of inflation have strained our budgets. Now we may be heading toward another recession in 2023. It’s been
If you’ve noticed that you’re spending more than ever on gas and groceries, you’re not alone. Over the past year, consumer prices have increased by 5.4%. Annual inflation usually sits at around 2%, so this is a big change for all of our budgets. Although wages have been increasing in many industries due to labor shortages, experts say that they may not be rising fast
Many people believe that gold should be part of an investment portfolio. It is perceived as an essential component of a portfolio as it tends to hold its value better than many other types of assets. Why Invest in Gold Gold is respected throughout the world. It is considered as a reliable investment which, with time, has become easier for more people around the world
Although CFD trading could represent a good opportunity to profit from short-term price movements, there are some important changes that took place in Europe in the summer of 2018, changes that impact how retail investors can invest in CFDs. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) adopted under Article 40 of the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation new measures that started to apply since August
With Canada federally legalizing cannabis, there are now several small cannabis producers, growers, and manufacturers could see explosive growth in the near future. There is so much optimism in the market that it’s bringing new attention from those that may have previously ignored. Keep your eye on these companies that are now publicly tradable. Green Growth Brands Green Growth Brands just began trading on the
We should be grateful to the life we are given because we live in the age of possibilities. Now it’s easier than ever to start your own business, travel around the world, meet different people and different businesses online, educate ourselves and learn from the best physically and digitally. Most importantly, we should be grateful for the opportunities to make money online, especially when there
Anyone who loves to shop should consider timing their purchases to coincide with sales tax holidays; while only 16 states offer them, some shopping aficionados travel to take advantage of these tax-free windows. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A.
The great thing about eco-friendly products growing in popularity over the last decade is that more companies sell them. With more demand comes more commerce, more competition, and, ultimately, lower prices. Because of that shift in the world of fashion commerce, affordable organic clothing is a reality for middle-class families, too. Q: What is organic clothing? Isn’t organic in reference to stuff you eat? A: I
In the last couple of years, Denmark has made headlines in its vision of becoming the first ever cashless society. It has long been typical of Scandinavian countries to opt for digital transactions over cash. Whether it be paying a bus driver or a small hot dog vendor, most Swedes prefer to pay by card. Several Norwegian stores have even removed their cash register entirely.
Network marketing, or multi-level marketing, is often thought of as a pyramid scheme and a shady practice. However, it seems to be becoming more common these days. In fact, over the past six months I’ve witnessed the incredible influence bloggers have had by teaming up and spreading the word on one such company. I have slightly mixed feelings about it, as you’ll see below. How
