WePay pored over some academic papers, Consumer Reports, and trade group publications to produce a helpful infographic on the behavioral economics of holiday gift giving. It’s interesting that an unused AMC Theaters gift card has a higher secondary market value (just 20% down) than one from 1-800 Flowers (30% off) – that one is from Cardpool.
The money and bond markets may have gotten a little complacent on inflation trends after the 2023 experience. Indeed, the peak readings of 2022 for both headline and core inflation were put in the rearview mirror rather quickly, as price pressures cooled off on an almost monthly basis.
A nation’s trade balance is influenced primarily by its savings and investment levels.
Historical data says low volatility may be good for stocks, not a prelude to trouble
Kimberly Clouse says stay away from investments that promise big returns with no risk.
