On American Public Media’s Make Me Smart podcast hosted by Kai Ryssdal And Kimberly Adams, we discuss the impact of inflation and higher interest rates on your wallet. #inflation #interestrates #economics
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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today (November 15, 2022) issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit . The Report shows an increase in total household debt in the third quarter of 2022, increasing by $351 billion (2.2%) to $16.51 trillion. Balances now stand $2.36 trillion higher than at the end of 2019, before the pandemic recession....
‘Til Debt Do Us Part: Inflation preventing thousands of American couples from being able to separate, reveals survey. Over half of singles would not get into a relationship with someone who has large debts.The average single said they would be deterred by a debt amount of $33k.1 in 4 believe any debt incurred before marriage should partly become the obligation...
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In a time of inflation and economic uncertainty, it's important to focus on the positives — not only to give hope, but also to motivate us and our commitment to the grind as well. New survey results from consulting firm Pearl Meyer found the average annual salary increase has reached 4.8%, the highest in decades. Additionally, many companies are expecting...
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