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Will the Real Inflation Please Step Forward?
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You can’t go anywhere today without thinking about the rising costs of gas and food. It’s tempting to say that the rate of inflation is starting to rise as you feel the pain at the pump and in the checkout … Continue reading

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Why you Shouldn’t Listen to Economists’ Predictions When Investing
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Many of you know I’m back in school studying for an M.B.A. One of the core classes for the degree is economics, which I’m taking right now. I learned something the other day in economics class about some common fallacies … Continue reading

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Congressional Debate over Budget Cuts is Irrelevant
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There’s a lot of debate going on in Congress about the federal budget and the cuts we need to make in spending. Republicans keep asking for larger cuts, and the Democrats (grudgingly) concede. Sounds like we’re making progress on being … Continue reading

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How the Mid-term Election Results will Affect Your Personal Finances
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There has been an awful lot of buzz about the results of the mid-term election last week. The people of the nation indicated they were unhappy with the Democratic majority and their actions over the last two years. The result … Continue reading

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