Economy and finance articles for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
In one of my previous articles, I researched the prices of some essential food items in the US and the UK, from the same brands and in the supermarkets, to discover if the so-called 8% official inflation is reflected in reality. Instead, I discovered something much more shocking: multiple food items already surpassed 50% of …
How to Survive Inflation 2022: A Practical Guide Read More »
I’m sick of reading headlines about how the recent spike in inflation rates has surprised everyone. To begin with, it is not surprising to anyone. It’s not even close to be a surprise. Some journalists just use the word “everyone” because they have the heinous habit of generalizing flaws they observe within their bubbles. I …
If the Inflation Spike Surprised You, I Have Some Bad News… Read More »
I compared food prices 3 months ago and now. To put it mildly, it’s terrifying. First, subscribe (for free) to receive my articles directly in your inbox and receive a special gift. Second, if you enjoy this article, please consider becoming a Medium member by using this link and have access to premium, unbiased content from authors not tied …
Rules for Buying a House, Car or Phone and Live Debt-Free Some context about how I came up with these financial rules about buying a house, a car, or a smartphone: Brazil is not a rich place. It has plenty of natural resources, but in terms of per capita wealth, it is far from the …
3 Financial Rules for Buying a House, a Car, or a Smartphone. Read More »
Renting vs Owning a House: Compare it to Answer When to Buy a House The question of when to buy a house is not alone among the few major decisions with the potential to change our paths. When we are still teenagers or in the early 20s, picking careers and (if any) academic degrees. When we …
When to Buy a House? How to Answer It with Simple Math Read More »
Since March 2020, the main US stock indexes are on a rising trend. In this period, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones IA soared, respectively, 76% and 83%. PB is close to its record, and the velocity of money is at a record low. But what is the velocity of money and how is …
What is the Velocity of Money: Signals of Grim Times for the S&P 500 Read More »
