We did not get good news from the Consumer Price Index in May. Inflation went up 8.6% from last year, the highest rate in over 40 years. Washington has promised to do something about inflation, but we do not know when we will see positive results. In the meantime, consumers…
We understand why people hesitate to draft a final will. It is not easy to put it on the bucket list when there are bills to pay and kids to raise. Nevertheless, this is an essential document. Lawyers Are Essential A simple will does not have to be a chore.…
Libertarians can say all they want, but the government is necessary for everyday life. There are services that public agencies provide, such as Medicare, transportation services, special tutors, and other forms of assistance to make life easier for many people. There is a high level of frustration with government agencies,…
A lot of excitement has been generated by recent news. The US Department of Education canceled nearly $5.8 billion in outstanding student loans, affecting over 500,000 people in debt. It is a fantastic development but look again before you celebrate. The cancellations affected former students of Corinthian Colleges. This…
Death and taxes are the only things we can be assured will happen. Drawing up the last will is low on the bucket list for many young people, but it should not be. You never know what the future will hold, and if you have a young family, your children…
Experienced gardeners will tell you that the yield of ordinary garden vegetables is enhanced by companion plants. For example, placing basil next to a tomato plant will improve the quality of the taste and permit you to grow larger tomatoes. The same can be said about employee benefits. Organizations have…
Remote work is now a part of the American work environment. Increasingly more companies are allowing their employees to work from home and many people enjoy the change of scenery. Employees feel that this is a way to enable them to be more productive. Computer hackers think the same way.…
The rising inflation rates are on everyone’s minds, and the costs affect a lot of decisions. Employees are worried about being able to meet certain charges, and they are not sure if their paychecks can cover everything. The reason for this stress is that the average person does not know…
A lot goes into providing high-quality employee benefits. A program can have a primary selection of benefits that will draw employees’ attention, but that is often all. There has to be more to convince employees that a given benefit is worthwhile. A good employee benefit needs additional secondary services that…
If San Diego, California can be used as any predictor, both house prices and mortgage rates will go up in the future. Inflation is a bear, and things will not get much better soon. It can cause people who want to buy a house to temporarily give up hope of…