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Baseball Inflation: How a 500-Fold Increase Knocked Baseball Salaries Out of the Park

After a long and dreary winter, baseball season is finally underway—just in time for the news that inflation has hit a 40-year high. The salaries of our favorite baseball players are subject to their own sort of inflation. This particular inflation rate towers over the Consumer Price Index (CPI) typically used to quantify inflation. Since […]

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Economics Inflation Money Op-Ed

Money-Supply Inflation and Its Painful Fix

This article is the first in a three-part series explaining why the economic inflation we are experiencing was all-too-predictable, and outlining the things that ordinary citizens can do by way of self-protection to hedge against it and enhance their finances. The first topic of discussion will be government mismanagement of the money supply and the […]

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Highlights Money

Expensivity by the Square Foot: Palaces, Castles, and Mansions

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure dome decree… How do the abodes of today’s ultra-rich compare with the established residences of royalty? If you’re looking for splash and pizzazz, especially with respect to raw square footage, today’s ultra-rich mostly don’t measure up to the royal families and rulers of yesteryear. On the other […]

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Economics Highlights Money Resources

The 2021 US Pizza Index

America’s love story with pizza is 75 years old – and Americans started flirting with pizza pie well over a century ago. Lombardi’s, in New York City, is most commonly cited as America’s first pizzeria – this Little Italy joint opened in 1905. Pizza-chomping Italians had entered the States before the turn of the 20th […]

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Investing

Meme War: GameStop, Hedge Funds & The Battle for Wall Street

Share this graphic on your site! Source: Expensivity MemeWar – The Battle for Wall Street What happened to GameStop stock was arguably wilder and more exciting than some of the video games it sells. GameStop’s GameStop (GME) stock was trading around $18 in early January 2021 Elon Musk tweets “Gamestonk!” which drew extra attention to […]

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Money Shopping Travel

Ten Ways to Save Money on Your Vacation to Branson, Missouri

Branson, Missouri is a fast-growing tourist attraction. From theme parks and restaurants to performances and hiking trails, Branson has something for everyone. But how can you save money on your trip to Branson? Read on to find out...

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Banking Credit Cards Loans

Should I Get a Debt Consolidation Loan?

A debt consolidation loan can be a great option if you have multiple credit cards, a heavy debt burden, and decent credit. But it may not be right for everybody. So how do you know if debt consolidation is right for you? And how should you go about finding the right debt consolidation loan for your situation? Read on to see if a debt consolidation loan is right for you.

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Money Shopping Travel

Ten Ways to Save Money On Your Trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is an excellent place to plan your next vacation. Whether you love the great outdoors, you're looking for a charming Main Street town, or you simply adore Dolly Parton; whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family-friendly vacation, or a big bachelorette party, Pigeon Forge has a ton to do for every kind of visitor. That means it’s also really easy to spend a lot of money on your trip. From resorts, restaurants and theme parks to transportation, entertainment, and shopping, all that fun can really add up. Read on for 10 ways to save money on your trip to Pigeon Forge.

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