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In the Lapse of Luxury: When the Rich Stop Spending February 14, 2017 Economy If the wealthy feel confident about the future, they spend. And a close look at the details of luxury spending shows the situation isn’t as pretty a picture as the market is painting right now.
Health Care: Your Money or Your Life February 13, 2017 Wealth Protection Before the Affordable Care Act, half of all U.S. bankruptcies were caused by medical bills — and three-fourths of those had health insurance! It’s coming back around again, but it doesn’t have to…
Privacy and the Ghost in Your Machine February 11, 2017 Privacy Invasion Did you know your house is haunted? Well, it is if you bought a certain popular smart TV. This “ghost” captures 100 billion personal data points a day, and that info is up for sale.
Hold Tight to Cash February 10, 2017 Wealth Protection With one app and a wave of your phone, you can now buy pretty much anything without ever handling cash. It’s convenient, but this drift away from cash is going to spell trouble for consumers…
The Stage Is Set for a Housing Market Comeback February 10, 2017 Investment Opportunities While doom-and-gloom headlines still reign, there are signs in recent economic data that the American dream of homeownership could be making a comeback.