Tag: inflation
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Sunday Funday: The Price of Magic
I was five years old in the summer of 1979 when my parents loaded up the car — no GPS, no iPads, just a paper map that folded like origami and an endless chorus of “Are we there yet?” We were headed south from Ohio to sunny Florida to visit friends in Daytona Beach. Their…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Navigating Economic Uncertainty—A Recession or Just a Bump?
Wisdom for the Week: The economic climate has been a hot topic, and it’s hard not to notice the tension in the air. We’re feeling it in many places across the country—Las Vegas, for example, often feels the effects of a recession before the rest of us. And right now, we’re seeing the familiar signs:…
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Election Fatigue: Why My Kids are Fed Up with Political Ads
As the election looms just two weeks away, it feels like the political noise is louder than ever. By now, many of us – including my children – are tired of the endless ads and campaigns, which seem to focus more on tearing down opponents than addressing the real issues. It’s exhausting to watch politicians…
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October begins with a national strike
How Longshoremen’s Demands Could Impact the Economy and Elections ILA President Harold Daggett went viral by stating “I will cripple you when my men take the streets to strike.” Today, there’s been a lot of talk about longshoremen—the essential workers who keep our ports moving. They currently earn around $40 an hour, but they’re negotiating…
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