by Leif Jensen | Jan 31, 2024 | Rant |
It seems the race is on as to who can utilize AI the fastest in replacing humans in their jobs. Hollywood had two major strikes on the issue, kicking the can down the road from the imposition of AI into their work lives, without input. Sports Illustrated has deleted...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 29, 2024 | Economy |
It may be the final frontier, but for those looking for more space at an affordable rate is difficult if not impossible. I have one client whose property taxes went from $38,000 to $45,000 to $52,000 in less than five years. Cook County always has their hands in the...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 24, 2024 | Investing, Money Management |
I was recently reading that interest rates and payments were crippling small companies. Just how much costlier is credit these days? Small firms are paying 9.1% on average, per the National Federation of Independent Business. In 2019, the prime rate, the benchmark...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 22, 2024 | Economy |
Housing affordability is at its lowest point in almost two decades. Which my realtor clients can attest to. It has continued to worsen this year as mortgage rates have hovered above 7% since mid-Aug. Jumping to over 8% in November. Affordability is down 8% from a...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 17, 2024 | Money Management |
As the year winds down, a number of clients are suffering from cash flow drop offs. Cash is getting tighter, their clients are not spending, nor are they rushing to pay their bills. They are waiting for signs that the economy will be getting better. It may be a bit...
