The global fashion industry is fickle by nature, pushing and then pulling trends to keep hapless consumers forever turning over their wardrobes. Much of the financial services industry works the same way. Fashion designers, manufacturers, and media operate by telling consumers what’s in vogue this year, thus artificially creating demand where none previously existed. What turns up in the boutiques […]
Month: December 2014
Inflation: The Grinch Who Stole Your Purchasing Power
As the holidays arrive, there are many constants in life to be thankful for: family, friends, and experiences, just to name a few. As many of us gather around the dinner table, discussions of internet hackers, early picks to win the Super Bowl, and stories of the past are bound to be debated. Perhaps the one thing that all of […]
