Your money: This year, resolve to leave no gift card unused
Years ago, a friend who needed cash sold me a $100 Nordstrom gift card. I wish I knew where the heck I put it. Gift…
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Weekly commodity wrap-up
Lumber goes viral Pleasant weather for new construction fueled the continued demand for lumber. At the same time, forest fires and transportation problems in British…
5 steps to reach your money goals in 2022
In addition to the new year bringing confetti and a fresh calendar, it’s a time to set big money goals for the next 12 months….
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Crude Oil Boils Despite the widely held view that energy prices decline as COVID infections spread, the cost of crude and its products staged a…
The markets have a ‘real’ problem
The yield you see quoted in the news for a bond is called the “nominal” rate. For instance, as I write this article the yield…
Preparing financially for life transitions … just a matter of time
Life transitions are to be expected for most folks as we progress through life, and the financial impact and impending decisions can be overwhelming. Virtually…
It’s a new year, time for new goals
With a new year, comes new goals and resolutions. Whether it be saving more, buying a house or spending more time with family and friends,…
Your money: Would you relocate for $10K? Should you?
Why a 401(k)-to-IRA rollover could be a mistake
If you leave a job or retire, you’re often encouraged to roll over your 401(k) or other workplace retirement account into an individual retirement account….
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Inflation Rate Blasts Toward 10% The Producer Price Index (PPI), released by the Labor Department Tuesday, rose at the highest level ever recorded. Higher costs…