Category: Financial Posts

I am constantly looking at my bills, my receipts, and bank balance. I’ve said before that I opt in to being a “Hard Sell” so getting the best deal everywhere I can is important… I’ve got other things to spend that extra money on, and you ought to try this too. Here’s the list to […]

1. What Exactly Is Inflation? At its simplest, inflation is a sustained, broad-based rise in the general price level, meaning that each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services than before. Central banks monitor it through indexes such as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index. In […]

What Even Is Social Security? Let’s kick things off with a question: What if the government promised to help you out with money when you get old, get hurt, or something bad happens to your family? That’s basically what Social Security is. It’s a program run by the U.S. government that helps people who are […]

Introduction: It’s Time to Flex Those Fiscal Muscles We’re not telling you to stop buying coffee or live like a monk in the woods. Fiscal empowerment isn’t about deprivation—it’s about getting your money to work smarter, so you don’t have to work harder (unless you like that sort of thing). Whether you’re climbing out of […]