With inflation still raging and savings levels dropping nationwide, more and more consumers are feeling the pinch on their daily budget. It indeed may be …
ANNUITY PLUSES
After multiple conversations with clients and readers regarding annuities, I think I need to clarify a few more things for my readers on these products. …
The low net worth investor
A question I often get asked by people with a limited amount of income and a relatively small amount of savings is should they be …
Money Market Funds and thier High Yield
As inflation and world events unfold, in recent editions of Money Matters, I felt it necessary to cover Treasury bills, Cd’s, savings and checking accounts, …
Into the economic rat hole
We often go into the weeds on economic issues here in Money Matters. Today, instead of going into the weeds however, we’ll go down the …
The new weight loss drugs
Companies that sell snack foods, candy and similar gobbley goodies saw their stocks hammered last week, if not for a few weeks, and it wasn’t …
The Gouda Goddess
Who loves to host events or gatherings? Well, I certainly do, and I love being able to present something beautiful and yummy for any occasion. …
The bad news about short rates
Rates on short term U.S. investments like CDs, savings accounts, T-Bills, Treasury notes and other instruments insured by the good faith and credit of U.S. …
Inflation nowhere under control
Many believe the current rise in prices is the result of lavish CoVid-19 relief payments to consumers which totaled in the trillions. The amount was …
How to balance warm & cool tones
Let’s first define warm and cool colors: Warm colors include shades like red, orange, and yellow. These colors historically can evoke feelings of warmth and …