Businesses, Stock Markets & the Economy

Inflation is Here. But is it Here to Stay? (Michael Batnick)

“The bad news is prices are rising. The good news is we can explain why.

Matthew Klein at Barron’s wrote that “Most of that increase, however, can be attributed to a few categories that collectively account for just 13% of consumer spending.””

Your Finances & other Wealth Management links

The pandemic drove these Americans into early retirement. What to know before making the leap. (CNBC)

11 Biggest Mistakes Millennial Parents Make With Their Finances (Thomas Kopelman)

Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Money (yahoo news)

Spring Cleaning: Find unnecessary expenses in your budget (CFP®, Let’s Make a Plan)

Earn, Save, Invest: 3 Rich Habits for Life (Darius Foroux)

“On a recent call with JPMorgan clients, the CEO, Jamie Dimon, talked about the key to successful wealth building. He said:

”Investing should be a permanent thing. Save, invest. Save, invest. Guessing at market tops, market bottoms – that is a complete loser’s game. I’ve never seen anyone win at it. The smartest investor in the world, Warren Buffett, would say that is not the way to invest.””