Month: May 2025

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Tariffs: Who Pays, Who Gains?

It’s one thing to understand what a tariff is but it’s another to understand who...
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Demystifying Tariffs: The Basics Behind the Buzzword

Tariffs continue to dominate the news cycle, indicating their lasting impact on our economy. But...
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The Tariff Excuse

Any time prices start rising, explanations follow. Some are legitimate. Others? Not so much. And...
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How Tariffs Reshape Federal Work

When tariffs hit the headlines, the conversation usually revolves around prices, trade wars, and global...
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Why Expense Forecasting Is the Habit You Didn’t Know You Needed

Many people are familiar with expense tracking. You look back at what you’ve spent, categorize...
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Budgeting App Scams Why “Safe Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Last summer, Creditnews Research released its findings on the data safety practices of popular financial...
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The TSP – Take It or Leave It?

Over the past few months, we’ve covered two major TSP topics: what to consider when...
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How to Build a Personal Expense Forecast (Without a Finance Degree)

Forecasting doesn’t have to be complicated. You’re not trying to predict the stock market, you’re...
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The Dopamine of RETAIL THERAPY

You clicked “Pay Later.” It felt like control. Easy. Harmless. Almost smart. But that little...
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Financial Triage for Feds in Transition

We’ve spent a lot of time in past issues covering federal benefits - how to...