More disheartening news on inflation of late. A monthly government report showed consumer prices rose 4.2% in May over a year ago – the highest pace of increases in three years. To blame: mostly oil and gas prices as a by-product of the Iran War, and the persistent added cost of tariffs on the things we all buy. Where we go from here no one can say, of course. But if you’re troubled by the prospect of an overheating economy or a stock market bubble bursting, now is not the ti

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Persistent inflation is posing some serious challenges to folks just trying to get by. New data show Americans are saving less – a lot less – these days, while borrowing more to make ends meet. If you are feeling the squeeze, you have two basic options. You can try to increase your income – through your current job, a side hustle, or getting more cash flow from your investments – or you can look for ways to hold back the tide of rising prices with your spending. Personally, I

If you’ve got a young one at home looking for a summer job, it’s not looking good right now. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas predict this will be the worst summer for teen employment – since 1948. Why? The businesses that typically take on part-time summer help – resorts, hotels, amusement parks, for example – are being hit hard by inflation and soaring fuel prices, just like the rest of us. Rising prices are cramping the lifestyles of retired Americans as well