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Investing

“Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are making big bets on farmland — here are 2 effortless ways you can access it, too”

“…According to data published by the U.S. Agriculture Department, about 80% of rented farmland is owned by investors who do not farm themselves. This ratio could increase as more investors get involved and the barriers to entry drop… Investing in… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Get Ready for Another Energy Price Spike: High Electric Bills”

“…Already frustrated and angry about high gasoline prices, many Americans are being hit by rapidly rising electricity bills, compounding inflation’s financial toll on people and businesses. The national average residential electricity rate was up 8 percent in January from a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“How to walk out of the grocery store with a smaller bill”

“1. Plan ahead… 2. Compare costs… 3. Stock up on staples… 4. Pick wisely…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/31/4-ways-to-lower-your-grocery-bill-as-food-prices-soar-.html For this article I skipped all the filler and just highlighted the main points. The most effective way to lower your food cost was not… Continue Reading…

Economy

“20% of Americans couldn’t pay their energy bill in the last year. How to keep costs down”

“…In the last year, about 20% of Americans struggled to pay their energy bill in full at least once, according to a study by Help Advisor. At the same time, 18% kept their house at a temperature that was either… Continue Reading…

Economy

“As energy prices rise, your heating bill is likely to jump by as much as 69%: Here’s what to expect”

“…Consumers who use natural gas as their primary heating fuel, about 47%  of U.S. households, can expect to spend 30% more this winter as they did last year, according to government estimates. The estimated average bill of $746 factors in… Continue Reading…

Business

“Elon Musk richer than Bill Gates and Warren Buffett combined as fortune soars to $230bn”

“Elon Musk is now so wealthy that he has more money than Bill Gates and Warren Buffett combined. With his fortune clocking in at $236 billion (£171 billion), Musk is now not just the world’s richest person—he is richer than the two billionaires… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Bill payments jump 30% as Americans use $1,400 stimulus checks to cover household expenses”

“There was a 30% month-over-month increase in the number of payments made to pay household bills from March 17 to March 21, according to the latest research from bill pay service doxo. During that same weeklong time frame, the total amount paid… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Over 4 million Americans are now skipping their mortgage payments”

“More than 4.1 million homeowners are in forbearance plans now, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. While mortgage servicers are still facing stress because of the record deluge of requests for payment relief, signs suggest that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill”

“The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The urgently needed measure… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Negative rates come to the US: 1-month and 3-month Treasury bill yields are now below zero”

“Yields on both the one-month and three-month Treasury bills dipped below zero Wednesday, a week and a half after the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark rate to near-zero and as investors have flocked to the safety of fixed income amid… Continue Reading…