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  • Paycheck to Paycheck World

    I read an interesting article today that stated a majority of Americans could not afford a surprise expense of $1000 or more. I wouldn’t be surprised if the number was lower, say a $500 dollar surprise expense. Inflation has pushed living expenses to an almost unsustainable level for lower income earners. It really is a…

  • Gas Prices by President

    Let’s take a look at oil and gas prices by each president since the turn of the millennium. Oil and gas prices have a huge effect on the world economy, especially on the United States economy since most US citizens are reliant on personal vehicles for transportation. High oil and gas prices can have both…

  • Understanding the Impact of the Fed’s Decision to Cut Interest Rates

    In recent economic news, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has made a significant decision to cut interest rates. This move has sparked discussions and debates among economists, investors, and the general public about its potential implications for various sectors of the economy. Let’s delve into what this decision means and how it might affect different…

  • Santa Rally Is Coming to Town

    Stocks have been enjoying some nice gains over the last three months. The major indexes have rallied with the Russell 2000 small cap index gaining over 16%. Right behind the Russell 2000 is the NASDAQ composite at a little over 15% gains in the last three months. Trailing are the Dow Jones and the S&P…

  • Revenge of the Small Caps

    The Russell 2000 index has been on a tear over the last month with the much anticipated rate cuts announced yesterday by the Fed. The IWM ETF which which tracks the Russell 2000 small cap index is up a little over 14% in the last month. It’s about damn time! Small caps have lagged large…

  • Indecisive Markets: Where Are We Going From Here?

    If you’ve kept up with the stock and bond markets over the last few weeks, you may be wondering, “What the hell is going out there?” You’re far from alone. Between inflation, war, and interest rates there’s no telling where we’re headed. Most people thought we’d be in a much worse place, but the economy…

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