Nancy Byerly

22
Aug
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Practical Steps for Inflation

Inflation is the silent tax you feel every day. You can’t stop it, but you can fight back. Here are practical steps to protect your money and future.
1 min read
22
Aug
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Applying Inflation to Real Markets

Inflation doesn’t just hit your wallet — it reshapes every market. Stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities: some get crushed, others thrive. How does inflation really play out in the real economy?
3 min read
22
Aug
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What Is a Recession?

Recession is the word everyone dreads. Growth slows, markets wobble, jobs get shaky. But what does a recession actually mean for you, your money, and the economy?
2 min read
22
Aug
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What is GDP?

GDP is the pulse of the economy. When it’s strong, opportunity grows. When it weakens, jobs, wages, and markets all feel it. But GDP doesn’t tell the whole story — here’s what it really measures, where it falls short, and why it matters to you.
2 min read
22
Aug
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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation: prices climb, growth stalls, jobs vanish. It’s the economic nightmare nobody wants — but it happens. What does it mean for you, your paycheck, and your money?
2 min read
22
Aug
What Is Deflation?

What Is Deflation?

Deflation looks like a bargain, but it’s really a slow freeze. Prices fall, paychecks shrink, debt bites harder. Here’s what deflation really does to an economy.
2 min read
22
Aug
A twenty-dollar bill torn in half with a jagged red rip, symbolizing inflation as a silent tax.

What Is Inflation?

Inflation is like a silent tax. You don’t see it on your paycheck, but you feel it at the grocery store, gas station, and in your savings account. Here’s what drives inflation, why it matters, and how smart investors protect themselves from rising prices.
3 min read
22
Aug
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5 Investing Mistakes That Cost Me 40% (And How to Avoid Them)

The five costly mistakes that wiped out 40% of my portfolio — and the lessons you can use to avoid them.
2 min read
20
Aug
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)-Focused Growth 12 - Metric System Review

Alphabet scores 10/12 on my Focused Growth 12-Metric System, ranking above 83% of peers — but valuation risks mean patience could pay off
2 min read
18
Aug
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What Is Portfolio Diversification

Portfolio diversification spreads your investments across different sectors and asset classes to reduce risk and smooth returns. Here’s how it works — and how to check if you’re truly diversified.
3 min read
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