As you take a closer look at your financial footing amid the headwinds of a pandemic, it’s an excellent time to examine the possible impact of a Joe Biden p
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The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
“I’m not going to spend money like that anymore,” my millennial daughter told me recently, talking about past shopping sprees on handbags, jewelry, and yes, lattes. “Financial security is fun now.”
This from the same person who, until recently, has annually paid to upgrade to the latest version of smartphone ever since she purchased her first Juicy Couture Sidekick back in 2005.
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The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
“I’m not going to spend money like that anymore,” my millennial daughter told me recently, talking about past shopping sprees on handbags, jewelry, and yes, lattes. “Financial security is fun now.”
This from the same person who, until recently, has annually paid to upgrade to the latest version of smartphone ever since she purchased her first Juicy Couture Sidekick back in 2005.
But, as usual, my daughter alerted me to a growing trend.
A pandemic shift in finances: Prioritize, simplify, save
by Hal M. Bundrick Of Nerdwallet, The Associated Press
Posted Jan 6, 2021 10:50 am EDT
Last Updated Jan 6, 2021 at 10:58 am EDT
FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2021 file photo, a worker gives instructions to motorists at a COVID-19 testing site in Los Angeles. The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
Hal M. Bundrick Of Nerdwallet
FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2021 file photo, a worker gives instructions to motorists at a COVID-19 testing site in Los Angeles. The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) January 06, 2021 - 7:50 AM
The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
âIâm not going to spend money like that anymore,â my millennial daughter told me recently, talking about past shopping sprees on handbags, jewelry, and yes, lattes. âFinancial security is fun now.â