For 37 years, PNC has calculated the prices of the 12 gifts from the classic holiday song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” This year, the list looks a little different with adjustments for the pandemic’s impact on the cost of purchasing the presents in the renowned carol. It will cost just $16,168.14 to buy all…
It’s Cyber Monday which means that holiday shoppers are hitting the internet in search of gifts for the season. How much are you hoping to spend on holiday gifts this year? Chances are, you’re looking to spend about the same as last year. A number of economic indicators are giving shoppers the impression that inflation…
How much are you hoping to spend on holiday gifts this year? Chances are, you’re looking to spend about the same as last year. A number of economic indicators are giving shoppers the impression that inflation and consumer prices are holding fairly steady. In September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer…
Last year, the “True Cost of Christmas” rang in at $78,100. The “True Cost of Christmas” is the price of all of the items mentioned in the song “12 Days of Christmas” assuming that you sing all of the verses. The 78 items are mentioned over and over – if you count them one at…
Boy, am I glad that the government pumped billions of dollars into the banking industry! Since that time, borrowing has become significantly easier. Wait, that hasn’t happened? Well, at least the Dow regained its faith in the market. Wait, that didn’t happen either? What did happen? Oh yeah, banks made more money. Need proof? I…