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Inflation is through the roof: How the Consumer Price Index measures the cost of living

As the prices of many goods and services continue to skyrocket, there’s been a ton of media coverage on the subject of inflation. In July, the year-over-year inflation rate was a whopping 8.5%, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, or CPI.

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Euro trades at two-decade low against the dollar. And some think it could slide much further

There are multiple factors at play when comparing the euro and the dollar, working in tandem with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and mounting inflation across both regions.

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The Top 10 Wineries in the World

When you think of the best wineries in the world, you probably think of a winery in France, stretching across rolling hills. Maybe a Spanish-style ranch, surrounded by vineyards in California’s Napa Valley. Or perhaps Marlborough Sound in New Zealand, home to some of the best wine from a cool climate. Whatever your idea, a good winery often comes with a beautiful landscape, so the best wineries in the world aren’t that far from some of the world’s most beautiful places.

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The 25 Best Cities in the World

What attracts travelers to certain cities around the world? Is it new Michelin-starred restaurants? Generations-old cultural heritage? Proximity to geographic wonders of the world? Unsurprisingly, when it comes to determining the best cities in the world, it’s all of the above for our discerning Travel + Leisure readers.

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From Rolex to Audemars Piguet: The 11 best watch investments for aspiring collectors

Buying luxury watches is an investment — both for your style and your finances. Although new watches are nice, vintage watches are the ones that almost dominate the watch sector. Three watch experts recommended 11 stand-outs for aspiring collectors to Insider.

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The Best Investment Supercars You Can Buy Today

Car collecting is a passion and a hobby for many car enthusiasts. Getting to live the dream of owning and driving the greatest cars in the world, whether they be our childhood dreams or the best and brightest in today’s automotive world. However, a supercar collection can also be a way to invest, with many cars becoming modern classics and accruing serious value if maintained properly.

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How to send your kids to college with the right life skills

Car collecting is a passion and a hobby for many car enthusiasts. Getting to live the dream of owning and driving the greatest cars in the world, whether they be our childhood dreams or the best and brightest in today’s automotive world. However, a supercar collection can also be a way to invest, with many cars becoming modern classics and accruing serious value if maintained properly.

5 strategies for estate planning to get you started protecting your family and funds

An estate plan is important for everyone, regardless of income, to ensure your assets are distributed smoothly, fairly, and tax-efficiently to heirs.  Two immediate estate-planning strategies to do include naming beneficiaries for retirement accounts and powers-of-attorney if you’re incapacitated and unable to make decisions. Other estate-planning strategies include establishing trusts and lifetime gifts to avoid or diminish estate taxes.