Most people don’t consider finances when they talk about empty nest syndrome. Yet the financial aspect is arguably one of the most important conversations to have. It’s not always the best idea to spend money on unnecessary items when the kids leave the...
Budgeting is an important part of financial health. Though admittedly, it can be tricky to manage for those that have unstable incomes. Financial experts agree that a written budget can help people save more, get out of debt, and make better spending choices. It...
Social Security is a critical part of a person’s retirement income, but it is often misunderstood. It is difficult to understand what Social Security will provide for you in the future because it is a complicated program. The most important thing you should...
Splurging can come in many forms. For some people, splurging is a way of having a nice night, ordering dinner, and enjoying time out – without worrying about the money spent. For others, it’s buying an expensive piece of tech or paying for something that...
After joining World War I, the US Government created the consumer price index (CPI) in 1917. Food price data was used to calculate the CPI beginning from 1913, a four-year period. From 1913 to 1919, inflation was uncontrollable, resulting in a collective total of...
