Patience Is A Virtue It has been no secret that markets have been on a tear over the last 18 months or so. What started as a contrarian rally has turned into a rally thoroughly embraced by the masses, underpinned by excitement over the emergence of artificial intelligence. Only the staunchest of bears remain skeptical…Read more
Job hopping has become an increasingly popular trend, because workers believe it can be a quick and effective way to increase your salary. While it’s not always the case, switching jobs can result in a significant pay increase because it provides an opportunity to negotiate a salary that aligns with your current market rate (based…Read more
Lipstick Lessons Have you heard of the “lipstick index” before? You read that right, beauty sales are their own economic indicator. The term was popularized by Estée Lauder (EL) heir Leonard Lauder, to highlight the unusual inverse connection between the economy and beauty sales: When the economy slows, sales of little luxuries accelerate, as consumers…Read more
