Drew Martz

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

If you thought you noticed an uptick in the number of beloved restaurant chains facing bankruptcy in 2024, you were right. Restaurant closures are a growing trend across the country, caused by a multitude of economic factors like inflation and increasing labor costs, to name a few. However, as economic conditions continue to tighten in the U.S., the list of restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy is likely to increase in 2025.

2 weeks ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

The annual inflation rate has gradually declined in the early half of 2025, down from 3% in January to 2.4% as of March. However, while overall inflation is down, not every sector experienced the same lowering inflation. For example, while gas prices have seen a decrease as of March, food prices have continued to experience increases. This being the case, now could be a better time than ever to start applying money-saving grocery shopping strategies to your weekly shopping trips.

2 weeks ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

If you've been struggling to keep up with the cost of living in the United States in recent years, you're not alone. Inflation has been significant post-pandemic, with prices surging across a multitude of different metrics. While a lot of different factors can cause inflation, the main thing to keep in mind is finding strategies to get around cost increases.

2 weeks ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

When it comes to investing, you may have heard the phrase "time in the market beats timing the market." The basic idea is that you will ultimately make more money in financial markets through consistent steady investments than you will trying to perfectly time a trade for maximum profits. This is where the idea of dollar-cost averaging comes into play — in which you consistently invest the same amount of money into an asset regularly, regardless of how well it's faring financially.

2 weeks ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

If you've ever watched the popular series "Pawn Stars," then you're well aware of the fact that there are an abundance of collectors items out there that, if you get your hands on them, can fetch you a ton of money. One prime example is these rare coins that brought in a massive payday on Pawn Stars – often unexpectedly. But there is one type of highly valuable collector's item in particular that has been coveted for generations by sports enthusiasts and hobbyists alike: baseball cards.