“Inflation Alarm Rings Again: What Rising Prices Mean for Arizona Real Estate Investors”

Recent reports indicate that inflation concerns have resurfaced in the United States, with consumer prices rising more than expected. This renewed alarm comes as Americans continue to face higher costs for essentials such as food, housing, and transportation. Policymakers and economists are closely watching these trends, given their impact on wages, consumer spending, and the…

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Millennials Struggle to Keep Up: Inflation’s Crushing Impact on Daily Life and Arizona’s Housing Market

Many millennials are expressing feelings of frustration and discouragement as they confront rising inflation and its impact on daily living. On platforms like Reddit, users share experiences about their income not keeping pace with the cost of essentials, making it harder to save, invest, or even afford basic needs such as housing and groceries. Growing…

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**“Inflation Expectations Shift Market Tides: Banking Surges While Auto Struggles — What This Means for Arizona Real Estate Investors”**

Investors are closely watching shifting inflation expectations and their effects on different market sectors. Recent data suggests that as inflation expectations rise, the financial sector, particularly banking, has started to outperform, while the automotive sector faces headwinds. This divergence stems partly from banks benefiting from higher interest rates, while automakers contend with increased production costs…

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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities: What are TIPS?

By James Royal, Ph.D.July 28, 2025 at 6:12 AMTIPS — short for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — are a kind of U.S. government bond that can help safeguard your wealth from inflation. TIPS are indexed to inflation, so as prices rise, your investment principal increases, protecting any investment you’ve made in the bonds. With inflation still…

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Credit Card Giant Synchrony’s Earnings Show U.S. Consumer “In Pretty Good Shape”–As Long As Inflation Doesn’t Spike

By Synchrony, which has 68 million active accounts, saw more consumers paying back their loans in the second quarter of 2025 versus last year.Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAmericans have more debt than they’ve ever had, making them vulnerable to defaulting on their loans if the economy turns south. New financial results from credit card issuer…

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