Articles with the Tag “Economy”
-
What Is Money and How Does It Drive the Economy?
Money is more than just the coins and bills tucked neatly in your wallet. What is money really?
-
Economics 101: How Supply and Demand Impacts Everyday Life
Supply and demand are the foundation of economies and how they thrive. Learn how it may impact your everyday life.
-
Understanding the Wealth Gap: Causes and Consequences
Understanding what wealth gaps are, how they affect individuals, and how to work towards financial security.
-
What Exactly is a Recession And Are We In One?
Find out a recession really means, what they have looked like in the past and how they can affect investors.
-
Just the FAQs: Bear vs. Bull Markets
Summing up market conditions as “bearish” or “bullish” can be helpful shorthand, but investors should dig a little deeper to really understand what’s going on and what it means for them.
-
Interest Rates are Up, Inflation’s Cooling. So Why Are Prices Still So High?
Inflation (and high prices) are proving stickier than expected. Here’s why.
-
How Central Banks Shape the Economy — And Impact Your Finances
Central banks play a pivotal role in managing the economy, which means their decisions can impact your finances. Learn how central banks work—and how their decisions may affect you.
-
13 Finance Terms Worth Knowing in Today’s Strange Economy
The only thing weirder than the economy these days is all the buzzwords it’s created. What do they mean – and what can they tell us about financial markets today?
-
Budget Busters — The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Life
Dealing with inflation is complex, but these tips can help your finances while prices remain high.
-
Rising Prices, Shrinking Purchasing Power: How Inflation Affects Your Wallet
As inflation increases, the value of your money decreases. Here’s how inflation affects your wallet and what you can do about it.