Jessica Hinks, The Everyday Advisor

06/19/2026

Inflation moved higher in May, with energy costs playing a major role in the increase.💡

Consumer prices rose 4.2% from a year earlier, up from 3.8% in April. On a monthly basis, prices increased 0.5%.

Gas prices were a key driver. Higher energy costs accounted for more than 60% of the monthly increase, while gasoline prices were up sharply from a year earlier.

The impact extends beyond the pump. Higher fuel and energy costs can affect transportation, shipping, airfares, electricity, business expenses, and household budgets.

Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose at a more modest pace. That suggests some price pressures remain concentrated in energy-related categories, though consumers and businesses are still feeling the strain.

For households, inflation can affect everyday spending decisions. For businesses, higher costs may influence pricing, hiring, margins, and customer behavior.

06/12/2026

SpaceX is shooting for the stars with a $75 billion IPO!🤯

The Elon Musk-led aerospace company went public by raising $75 billion, pricing 555.6 million shares at $135 each, and achieving an initial valuation of $1.77!

06/05/2026

Did you know? The average apartment rent in Ohio is approximately $1,335 per month! Adjusted rent prices have climbed by about 30% since the pandemic!🤯🏠

05/29/2026

Traveling keeps getting pricier and pricier! The average domestic flight is now $383, which is $89 more than last year!✈️

05/22/2026

Did you know that, according to a recent FINRA study, only 27% of U.S. adults can pass a basic financial literacy quiz? 💡

What's one financial concept you wish you'd learned sooner?🧠

05/20/2026

Did you miss it? My newest blog is out now!💡

If you grew up in the 90s like me, you might remember the movie Holes starring Shia LaBeouf. If you were also a book nerd like me, you knew it first as the award-winning novel by Louis Sachar.

The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy wrongly sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp where boys spend their days digging holes for “character building.”

Throughout the movie, there are flashbacks to history. We see numerous stories, but one is about the “Yelnats Curse.” This multi-generational cycle of financial ruin was triggered by a single broken promise.

This story is easily relatable if we let it be... Read more here:

If Only, If Only - The Everyday Advisor - Financial Planning Blog & Retirement Guide...

05/01/2026

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. How far it will go is still up for debate. But at its core, AI is just a tool. And like any tool, it can be incredibly effective when used correctly—and surprisingly harmful when it’s not.💡

In my newest blog, I'll be sharing a couple stories where it has both steered me wrong and my clients. 🧠 https://theeverydayadvisor.com/role-of-ai-in-finances/

05/01/2026

Retail sales increased by 1.7% in March, reflecting a pickup in consumer spending compared to the previous month. 💡

A significant portion of that increase was tied to higher fuel costs, with gas station sales rising notably during the period.

When excluding fuel, overall retail growth was more modest, which shows that while spending increased, much of it was driven by higher prices rather than a broad-based surge in purchasing activity.

✍️Other areas of retail saw more measured gains, including department stores, furniture, and online shopping, while restaurant spending remained relatively steady.

04/24/2026

Anyone else doing a double-take at the gas pump lately? Me too! Gas prices are now averaging $4.10 per gallon nationwide. While energy costs are up, the good news is the economy is still moving forward—just a bit slower than before!⛽

04/17/2026

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to rise, reaching a new milestone in recent estimates. A new analysis puts the total cost at approximately $303,000 through age 18, or about $16,800 per year on average. 💡