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It's Not Your Imagination: Your Cereal Box Is Shrinking
Feeling the impact of shrinkflation? To avoid raising prices, some manufacturers are reducing the size of common grocery items. Here’s how to fight back.
By Emma Patch Published
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Do You Feel More Negative These Days? Blame the Algorithm
Consumer sentiment is more negative today than it was during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. Could the difference be the rise of social media’s influence?
By Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA® Published
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April CPI Report Offers Some Relief: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Having Enough Money for Retirement Still a Top Concern, But Moods Are Changing
A new Gallup poll shows Americans are still concerned about having enough money for retirement, but there are some changes from last year.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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March CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A blowout inflation report pushes back the timing of Fed rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Published
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How Inflation, Deflation and Other 'Flations' Impact Your Stock Portfolio
There are five different types of "flations" that not only impact the economy, but also your investment returns. Here's how to adjust your portfolio for each one.
By Kim Clark Published
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February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Another hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Stocks Could Remain Strong (Fingers Crossed) Throughout 2024
Reasons for optimism: The worst of inflation appears to be behind us, the Fed could start cutting rates, and it seems we’ll avoid a hard landing or recession.
By Tony Roth, Chief Investment Officer Published
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Your Optimism About Money Has Grown A Lot Since The Pandemic, Survey Shows
More Americans believe they will be even better off financially a year from now, a new Fed survey shows.
By Jamie Feldman Published