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America’s Growing Debt Struggle: Why Lower Interest Rates Matter

When the Federal Reserve speaks, everyone listens—especially when the topic is interest rates. Last week, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of a rate cut soon, markets around the world breathed a sigh of relief. Why? The cost of borrowing money...
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The Interest Rate Squeeze: Why Lower Rates Can’t Come Soon Enough

The stock market recently let out a collective sigh of relief. Why? The Federal Reserve (the Fed) leader, Jerome Powell, hinted that he might be ready to lower interest rates soon. Investors quickly jumped on his words, sending stocks soaring, and many are now betting...
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How to Fight Lifestyle Creep and Build Real Wealth

You've gotten a raise, a bonus, or landed a better-paying job. You feel great! But a few months later, you realize your bank balance hasn't changed. You're earning more, but you're also spending more on nicer cars, fancier dinners, and bigger apartments. This is...
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The Capabilities Approach and the Foundations of a Thriving City

The Capabilities Approach, as articulated by Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, offers a robust normative framework for evaluating well-being and justice in social arrangements, including the urban context. Rather than focusing solely on economic growth or resource...
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