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After sweltering temperatures in Europe this summer and warm autumn, cooler temperatures are just around the corner. Meanwhile, as the Russian war in Ukraine drags on, a winter of another kind is quickly emerging in the European economy. While soaring inflation has become a common thread in the global economy, it has become especially burdensome for European countries, where an energy crisis of epic proportions has reared its head. With a recession a possibility before the year is over, Europeans are getting pushed to the brink. Continue reading How to Invest and Save in Midst of Economic Winter

Sky-high inflation has gripped the global economy and thrust saving money into the spotlight. Meanwhile, just as the pandemic is finally seemingly starting to wind down, the events in Eastern Europe have ratcheted up the uncertainty factor. The one-two punch of inflation and the potential for rising interest rates have exacerbated an already precarious situation. We thought now was a good time to explore ways to save money and potentially add additional revenue streams in 2022.

During the best of times, Europeans are disciplined savers and under sock away 12% of their earnings, according to the IMF. Between 2020 and 2021, at the height of the pandemic, the savings rate increased to nearly 19% as lockdowns and social distancing measures cut into spending. Put another way, during that time frame, Europeans are estimated to have saved close to $1 trillion more than they otherwise would have were it not for the restrictions, setting a new record as savings rose to the equivalent of 8% of the eurozone’s GDP. Continue reading Ways to Save & Make Money in 2022

You may be looking for some road-map to help you understand what to expect from your investments during the health and financial crisis brought on by COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. While nobody knows for certain how things will play out, there are some common themes that are unfolding in the financial markets that we can explore, as well as the historical precedents from previous crises. Continue reading What Can I Expect to Happen to My Investments During the Coronavirus Crisis?

All of us could use a bit of extra cash in our pockets. Whether you’re looking for a full-time, part-time, or casual gig, today there are more ways than ever to legitimately make money online.

We’ve explored several of the options and have compiled a list of the five best and most realistic ways you can start earning an income by harnessing the power of the World Wide Web. Continue reading Five Legit Ways of Making Money Online