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The last time inflation was this high was 2008—thirteen years ago. And, then, it was not lasting. However, in the 1970’s it reached 12% or more and it persisted for years. Why does inflation matter?

Check out this week's blog below to learn more.

Rick Fingerman, CFP® and Lyman H. Jackson, CFP®
Independent. Fee-only. Fiduciaries
So, what’s the big deal about inflation?
I don’t have to tell most of you that prices on many consumer items have gone up over the last 12 months—gasoline, airline tickets, groceries (my favorite raspberries and blueberries have jumped during COVID), house prices, wages and many other items.
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Put down the cayenne-lemon water and step away from the herbal tea. Cleanses and detox products like these don't remove toxins, says Dr. Jen Gunter, and some of them may even be hurting your health.
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship

“The whole thing, it was just magical,” a jubilant Branson said on his return aboard the gleaming white space plane, named Unity.
Listening To Seashells, An Oracle Of Ocean Health
If you’re a beach person, few things are more relaxing than slowly wandering along the shore, looking for seashells. 
New ‘mirror’ fabric can cool wearers by nearly 5°C

A new material (right) significantly reduces body heat compared to regular cotton

Recipe of the Week

Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs


This whole-food vegan take on classic spaghetti and meatballs is as healthy as it is satisfying.
Quote of the Week
"Don't judge each day by the harvest that you reap, but by the seeds that you plant."

- Robert Louis Stevenson
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