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How Do We Measure Inflation?

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

November 22, 2021

The picture shows measuring devices to symbolize measuring inflation.

When we measure inflation, the variables and each person’s point-of-view complicate seemingly simple calculations.

Deficits, the Debt, Money, and Inflation

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

June 28, 2021

The picture shows a close-up of $100 bills to represent inflation, debt, and money.

The government is spending a lot of money it doesn’t have. Should we be worried about inflation? How do debts and deficits affect inflation?

Is Diversification Still The Best Strategy?

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

May 25, 2021

To represent diversification as an investment strategy, the picture shows many toy cars of different types and colors.

With the FAANG stocks getting all the headlines, should we stick with them or is diversification still the best investment strategy?

Bitcoin Is a Cryptocurrency, but Is it Money?

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

March 30, 2021

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Bitcoin is cryptocurrency, but is it money? Using three criteria, Rick Miller evaluates Bitcoin to make that determination.

Wait, What? The GameStop Brouhaha

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

February 25, 2021

The image shows a question mark, asking the question what happened with GameStop?

The GameStop drama had it all – a David vs Goliath storyline, lots of money changing hands, and political involvement. What really happened?

When Can I Retire?

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

December 21, 2020

The the picture shows an hourglass representing counting down to retire.

When can I retire and still live the way I want to live? Rick Miller describes some basic concepts about retirement savings.

How Does My Income Affect My Social Security Retirement Benefits?

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Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

September 15, 2020

Social Security retirement benefits are most Americans’ retirement income foundation. Do you know how the SSA calculates your benefits?

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