There’s a lot to weigh right now. One big thing you may have heard about in the headlines is the Federal Reserve’s hint that it might start “tapering” soon.1 Could the Fed’s actions cause a correction or economic slowdown? Let’s discuss. First of all, what does ”tapering” mean? In econ-speak, tapering means winding down the […]
Headlines are looking grim again, so let’s pause and take stock. Why are the headlines terrible? Because the media loves drama. This is not news to you or me or anyone who pays attention. The 24-hour news cycle is there to whip up emotions and keep us glued to the latest “BREAKING NEWS.” So, what’s […]
There’s a lot going on in the world right now. We thought this post was going to be about the $3.5 trillion budget deal or what to do with any child tax credits that may be heading your way. But then global markets jolted on fears of new viral variants. Is the sky actually falling? […]
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It appears we have a deal on infrastructure. Maybe. After weeks of grandstanding, posturing, and wrangling, it looks like a bipartisan infrastructure deal that both parties can live with is in the works. Good news: no tax hikes. But you’ll want to read on because we’re not out of the woods yet. Before we dive […]
Are you tired of hearing about taxes? Us too. But here we are. Let’s dive in. So, we’ve got dueling infrastructure bills, plus a big proposed budget with lots of spending (and higher taxes inside). That’s a lot of expensive legislation on the table. What’s going to happen next? The Democrats and Republicans seem pretty […]
How much inflation can the country afford before we’re in trouble? Let’s discuss. First, let’s get on the same page about some basics. If you’ve noticed the price of a thing increasing over time (say, your favorite candy bar or the cost of college tuition), that’s inflation in action. Economists use the broad increase (or decrease) in prices […]
Two things to discuss today: the economy (getting better) and taxes (going up?). Let’s dive in. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and brighter. The economy is booming and we’re getting much closer to pre-pandemic levels of economic growth.1 COVID-19 cases are declining, as the math starts to work for […]
