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Inflation Highest in 17 Years

The Big Squeeze

The Consumer Price Index rose 4.1% in 2007, which was the biggest increase since a 6.1% jump in prices in 1990.

Average weekly earnings, after adjusting for inflation, dropped by 0.9% in 2007, the biggest setback since a 1.5% fall in 2005.

Economics are Boring

Let’s face it, Economics are boring. They are boring to me. They [...]

Q. What is an instant, sure-fire way to double your money?
A. Fold it in half and put it back in your pocket!

Just Kidding

A. Your 401K plan, with matching employer contribution.

The Simple Math

$1.00 – Dollar You Contribute
$0.25 – Taxes You would have Paid (Roughly)
$0.75 – Amount Missing from your Paycheck

$1.00 – Dollar You Saved
$0.50 – Amount Your Employer Contributes [...]