As measured by the Consumer Price Index for food at home, grocery prices increased 3.4% in 2020, a faster rate than the 20-year historical average of 2.4%.1 More recently, food inflation…
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Buying a home is one of the most financially significant events of your life. But even after closing, your financial work isn’t done. There are a few more steps you…
Green bonds are debt instruments that corporations and governments can use exclusively to finance major climate-related or eco-friendly initiatives. Global issuance of green bonds reached a record $523 billion in…
Most first-time homebuyers use a mortgage to finance their home purchase. In fact, only 30 percent of U.S. home purchases in 2021 were paid entirely with cash.1 But understanding how…
The IRS issued more than 128 million income tax refunds for the 2020 filing season, putting $355.3 billion into the hands of U.S. consumers.1 For most recipients, such a sudden influx…
Having the right work-life balance is a key factor in fighting burnout, lowering stress levels, and maintaining strong relationships with friends and family. But sometimes this sense of equilibrium can…
Too often during uncertain times, we inadvertently compare ourselves to the people around us – and that leads us to make financial mistakes. In his book Predictably Irrational: The Hidden…
Retirement seems far away, and it feels like you have decades to prepare. But in order to enjoy a long, financially secure retirement, you’ll need to start thinking about saving……
Are you saving for retirement? For your children’s education? For any other long-term goal? If so, you’ll want to know about something that can impact your savings: inflation. Inflation is…
As the Federal Reserve prepares to raise the federal funds rate, it’s important to remember that rising rates can affect you as a consumer and investor. What is the federal…