Well, we did it. We made it through another year. 2021 is on its last legs, and 2022 is ready to get going! How was your year? What happened to you that was good? What happened to you that was maybe not so good, but ultimately made you a stronger person? What are you looking forward to in the new year?
Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:
‘How to Walk Out of the Grocery Store with a Smaller Bill’ – Annie Nova – CNBC
- Everyone seems to be worried about inflation, and that will persist into 2022. Some areas of the food store have been hit by higher prices, so this article looks at ways to lessen the bill.
‘Underestimate the U.S. Economy at Your Own Risk’ – Ben Carlson – A Wealth of Common Sense
- The thing about investing is that every single investment involves risks. It’s a world of trade-offs. Ben explains in his latest post why betting against the US economy and the prospect of better times ahead will likely be a losing bet.
- Over the month of December, we’ve heard from the Fed that there are likely a couple rate hikes coming in 2022. This article looks at the members joining the rate-setting panel and what it could mean for rates.
‘Didn’t Max Out Your IRA This Year? There’s Still Time in 2022’ – Carmen Reinicke – CNBC
- Every year towards the end of December we get a couple frantic phone calls from clients trying to deposit money into their IRA’s before the year ends. This article explains why December 31st isn’t necessarily the deadline for that.
ENJOY!