This week's reading list covers an interesting range of topics.  Some may not be surprising, but there are a few in here that may be.  Happy weekend and happy reading!

Economics

• Interest rate increases are flowing through to mortgage rates, which have increased over the last four weeks. (CNN)
• This is a fun one! Forecasters won’t stop forecasting, even though they rarely get it right. (Yahoo Finance)
• Unionization shows up in headlines, but union membership across the country is actually dropping. (NPR)

Crypto

• Another one bites the dust? Bitcoin and Ether dropping as Silvergate woes impact the market. (CNBC)

Budgeting

• Eggs are still expensive, but it may be a good time to buy electronics. Learn how to get a good deal. (WAPO – subscription may be required)
• How to buy a new car amid low inventory and high prices. (CNBC)
• If you are a diabetic who relies on insulin, Eli Lilly just announced they are dropping the end user price of their insulin to $35/vial. Will any other manufacturers join them? (Reuters)

Managing Credit

• Millennials are using debt as they struggle to build a middle class lifestyle with high housing costs. (Yahoo News)

Paying for College

• Here is a quick slide show from MarketPlace that explains the key arguments surrounding the Student Loan Relief that the Supreme Court is now considering.

Influencers and Social Media

• Just how much do social media companies make from your in-app purchases? (Forbes)
• And TikTok to limit users under 18 to one hour a day. (NPR)

Personal Finance

• WAPO’s PF columnist offers age-based financial advice through this interactive. If you are looking for advice for people in their 90’s (maybe not you but a parent or grandparent), she provides this article. 

• States are entitled to recoup health costs incurred on behalf of Medicaid patients from their estates after they pass. (NPR) Each state differs in which assets they target and how aggressively they do so.

About the Author

Beth Tallman

Beth Tallman entered the working world armed with an MBA in finance and thoroughly enjoyed her first career working in manufacturing and telecommunications, including a stint overseas. She took advantage of an involuntary separation to try teaching high school math, something she had always dreamed of doing. When fate stepped in once again, Beth jumped on the opportunity to combine her passion for numbers, money, and education to develop curriculum and teach personal finance at Oberlin College. Beth now spends her time writing on personal finance and financial education, conducts student workshops, and develops finance curricula and educational content. She is also the Treasurer of Ohio Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.

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