As we all know, inflation has been in the headlines for quite some time. Nonetheless, most people only know that the cost of things have gone up but not the specifics on how much inflation is truly affecting them. Products vary in how much more expensive they’ve gotten, and some have actually gone down in price. Luckily, the Wall Street Journal has your back with this article that details what items have been affected by inflation and how, in turn, it affects you.

This week’s article provides an interesting glimpse into the economics of gift cards and how companies make millions of dollars off of people never using them and spending extra over a gift card’s amount. It’s a worthwhile read for those interested in economics and might even lead you to consider whether gift cards could be a good fit for your business, if you have one.

This brief article lays out the fundamentals of new Ohio legislation on what activities can receive overtime pay. The law went into effect on July 6th of this year. It is a good starting point for anyone who employs hourly employees or is one themself, especially if there is frequent overtime.

This year, Uncle Sam will take his cut of the past year’s earnings on May 17, slightly later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many taxpayers are undoubtedly wondering how this year’s Tax Day will affect their finances, as a lot of people are struggling financially as a result of the pandemic.

We all know one or more elders that have been preyed on in one fashion or another. It happens all the time. Some attorneys even specialize in defending their elderly clientele against these predators, who come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, a predator is a stranger who becomes embedded in the senior’s life in the form of “a new caregiver, a friend, a romantic interest or even as a financial adviser.”