economics
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Here’s How Much Money You Should Have in Your Emergency Fund in 2023
Given the state of inflation, uncertainty in the labour market, and the looming specter of a recession, many of us are currently focusing on our day-to-day finances, allowing our savings goals to take a backseat for the time being. However, a tough economy is exactly when building up your savings should be a priority — specifically,…
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Sellers Are Already Lowering Home Prices in These Cities
As inflation and interest rates rise in tandem, the price of homes in certain United States cities begun to fall — or at least level off. According to Redfin Real Estate News, an increasing number of home sellers began lowering their asking prices this month, signalling a cooling in the recently red-hot housing market. Redfin…
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How Much Would We Have To Pay You To Quit Facebook For A Year?
College students in a recent study demanded an average of $US2,076 ($2,957) to quit Facebook for a year. As Ars Technica explains, this wasn’t just a survey — researchers actually held little auctions to pay the lowest bidder to quit for a day, three days, a week, and a year. That’s not counting the students…