There are tones of opportunities that you can now venture into and make money online. There is a lot we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as we adjusted to fit into the new normal. Among the many ways we readjusted was the way we work as many companies turned to remote working to at least…
The latest government revised figures show the U.S economy dropped for two consecutive quarters, with Gross Domestic Products (GDP) shrinking at an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the second quarter of 2022. This is similar to what has been projected earlier. Furthermore, the 1.6 percent which had been reported in the first quarter also…
The Bank of Japan has maintained its ultra-low interest rates in its latest review following a monetary policy meeting held on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The move is a long-held tradition of the Japanese government and was meant to reassure markets of the bank’s continued resilience against a global tide of central banks that are…
With the current housing market being as hot as it is, many people have decided that a mortgage refinance may be the best option. Many mortgage refinance companies in the United States strive to earn your business. But which are the most reliable mortgage refinance companies? With so many choices, here is a list of…
A high credit score is a gateway to a healthy financial future. It gives access to lower rates on mortgages, insurance, and loans. It can also increase your chances of getting hired in some states where employers demand your credit report as part of your job application process. Conversely, with a low score, you’ll be…
In what has been dubbed the “crypto meltdown,” the value of cryptocurrencies has plummeted in recent months. After reaching dizzying heights last fall, the market has now crashed, with the value of the cryptocurrency market dropping from $2.9 trillion to less than $900 billion in just a few short months. This dramatic decline is primarily…
The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by another 75 basis points on Wednesday to help cool the country’s stubbornly high inflation. This move sparked experts’ concern that the economy may have already entered a recession. In a press conference following the rate hike, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stated that he doesn’t think the economy is…
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to make its latest interest rate decision on Thursday, August 4th. The consensus is that the BoE will avoid raising rates by more than 25 basis points; however, this decision is a very close call. In December, the BoE increased interest rates five times, with three of the…
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019, governments and policymakers faced a tough balancing act; maintaining economic activity and keeping the population safe. As a rational norm, protection of human life and public safety top most government policy papers. The economy became the opportunity cost to protect their populations from a raging,…
Inflation is on the rise and silently killing your budget. According to the Labor Department, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to its highest level since November 1981 in June, shattering hopes that high inflation was beginning to level off. The CPI increased by 9.1% in the month, up from 8.6% in May, above the…