The Economy is Gaslighting You: Here’s How to Protect Your Money Before the Fog Hits
You’ve seen the headlines: the economy is "growing," yet somehow your grocery bill still feels like a small car payment and your credit card interest is screaming. If you feel like the math isn’t mathing, you aren’t alone. While the suits on Wall Street are busy high-fiving over U.S. economic growth, there is a storm brewing behind the scenes that could leave your bank account soaked if you don’t carry an umbrella. First, let’s talk about that "growth." U.S. Bank reports that the economy is still moving forward, but don't let that fool you into thinking it’s smooth sailing. Think of the economy like a marathon runner: they might still be moving, but they’re starting to wheeze, and their shoelaces are untied. Growth is slowing down, and the "vibes" are definitely off. When growth slows, companies get twitchy, and that’s usually when they start looking at their payroll as an "unnecessary expense." To make matters worse, the United Nations (UNCT...