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Lodging, Energy Costs Push Inflation Higher
Lodging, Energy Costs Push Inflation Higher September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that inflation rose 0.4%, with this monthly reading coming in just above estimates. On an annual basis, CPI held steady at 3.7% last month, though this is still near the lowest level in more than two years. Core CPI, which strips out volatile…
Read MoreAvoid The ComEd Rate Hike- Record-setting rate hike sought by ComEd
ComEd’s requested $1.5 billion rate increase over the next four years would increase its profits more than improve its stated clean-energy priorities, the Citizens Utility Board says. Click Here To Find out how to avoid the ComEd Rate Hike The record-high $1.5 billion rate increase that ComEd is asking state regulators to approve should be…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before Signing A Lease
When you rent, your landlord will be part of your life. That said, it’s imperative you ask the right questions before entering into an agreement with them. 5 (often overlooked) Questions You Absolutely Must Ask What’s the Condition of the Home? Is it held together with duct tape and a prayer? Or have major repairs…
Read MoreAre You Better Off Renting?
True, the American Dream sells home ownership as the ultimate benchmark of success, but it’s not true for everyone. Often times, it makes more sense to rent your home than to buy. What makes renting a better option? Renting, especially in today’s rocky housing market, guarantees: Flexibility – Leases usually run no longer than 1…
Read MoreHidden Savings Secret
Today’s interest rates are at their lowest levels. Home prices are more affordable today than they were in the entire past decade. Owning a home is often less expensive than renting – even without looking at the biggest hidden secret to savings. In fact, tax savings and benefits are often unknown to new and prospective…
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