inflation Here's What Recent Inflation Means For Your Wallet Inflation rose 0.1% in August even with a sharp drop in gas prices, according to the consumer price index report released Tuesday. While it doesn’t sound like much, inflation trickles down into our daily lives. Lori Bettinger, the president of Bancalliance and former director of TARP, joins LX News to discuss how exactly this increase in inflation impacts your daily...
Jobs Thinking About Retiring Early? What You Should Know Have you ever thought about quitting your job permanently and retiring early? Well, you’re not alone. Throughout the pandemic, many people have been thinking about substituting their careers for something that will make them happier in life. LX News Storyteller Eric Rodriguez explores early retirement and things to consider before doing so.
Electric Cars Are Electric Vehicles Affordable? Here's How the Costs Break Down. With inflation driving up the price of everything from cars to gas, is it time to look into budgeting for an electric vehicle?
Electric Cars Think You Can't Afford an Electric Car? Think Again With the price of gas soaring, it might be time to look into buying an electric vehicle. And the cost might be more affordable than you may think. LX News storyteller Eric Rodriguez talks to experts to find out how the purchase price, incentives, and charging costs break down.
money ‘Super Savers' Are Setting Aside 50% of Their Income to Retire Early Cutting back on the three major expenses — housing, transportation and food — is key for “Super Savers,” who are saving at least half their income in an attempt to retire early. Insider senior investing reporter Kathleen Elkins interviewed several Super Savers, and joins LX News to discuss the frugal group.
real estate Tips for Home Buyers in a Cooling Real Estate Market The housing market has been on a wild ride over the past two years, and if you’re not sure where things stand now, you’re not alone. Real estate agent Matt Templeton breaks down what to expect if you’re looking to buy or rent and how to get the best deal.
mental health Can't Stop Shopping? This Doctor Explains Why We Impulse Buy Now More Than Ever. Resisting some of our favorite vices has become increasingly difficult in the difficult times.
mental health resources Why Can't I Stop Buying Records? LX News Storyteller Eric Rodriguez can’t stop buying vinyl records. But why? To find out what was behind this compulsion, he spoke to Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University. She explains why someone might feel drawn to purchase something they don’t need, especially in these stressful times. She also provides some tips to...
money How to Talk About Pay Without Making it Awkward If you’re looking for a raise or even setting your rates as a freelancer, you might want to ask other workers about their pay. “If you can frame this conversation through your own vulnerability…that’s a much less threatening way to go about this conversation than saying ‘Hey, what do you make?'” says Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, host of the “Money Confidential”...
investing 5 Great, Foolproof Ways to Invest $1,000 Want to make money off your money? We’ve got you covered. In this part of our “Surviving Capitalism” series, we review five of the safest ways to stretch your savings a bit further.
