One of the ways Merriam-Webster defines the word cycle is a course or series of events or operations that recur regularly and usually lead back to the starting point. And when the word vicious is placed in front of it, it becomes a chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates
A lot of people are stressed out about a lot of things right now. Markets are down. Prices are up for many of the things you need to buy. Interest rates are rising and make it a confusing time to consider buying or selling a house, or making other major financial decisions. This all adds
Inflation was significantly worse than expected in October, with consumer prices soaring 6.2% from a year ago. That inflation rate was the steepest in more than 30 years, with energy, housing, food and cars leading the way. When prices began accelerating earlier this year, some experts, including the "Oracle of Omaha," rang the alarm on
