Weekly Commodity wrap-up
Futures flying – inflation returning? This week virtually everything went up — all commodities (agricultural and financial), real estate, wages, stock market, bonds, foreign currencies,…
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Your money: The high price of money shame
The U.S. suicide rate has risen dramatically in recent years, and certified money coach Tammy Lally, of Washington, D.C., is convinced money shame is a…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Corn Screams Big Demand, Weather Fears, Supply Concerns Corn blasted to its highest levels since 2013 with export demand and fears of the potential for…
Putting the squeeze on shorting the market
It has been a year since stores were overrun with panic buys on toilet paper. I recall a similar story I read about a toilet…
Health Savings Accounts: The underutilized retirement savings vehicle
It might surprise you that one of my favorite retirement savings vehicles is a Health Savings Account. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged savings accounts…
10 things to consider for a successful buy-side M&A experience
COVID-19 slowed merger and acquisition activity, but it is picking up again. M&A can be a great way to take your business to the next…
Streamline refinances: What are they and do I qualify?
With interest rates increasing, but hovering near historic lows, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. As of mid-March 2021, rates have increased from…
Your money: If you need to find tax help, try DIY first
Getting help from the IRS this tax season is going to be a challenge. The IRS finally has opened the 23.4 million pieces of mail…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Report sends crops on wild elevator ride Farmers were loving the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday for reporting an unexpected drop in acreage to be…
Your money: Will you really run out of money in retirement?
Many U.S. households retire without enough money to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. Once retired, though, people often reduce their spending enough to make…