How public policies impact personal finances, financial planning

Public policies significantly impact personal finances by influencing factors like tax rates, interest rates, access to healthcare, unemployment benefits and overall economic stability, directly affecting how much disposable income individuals have, their ability to save, invest and manage debt, essentially shaping their financial planning decisions across various aspects of life.

One of the most direct ways economic policy impacts personal finance is through interest rates. Tax policies can be another area where economic policy affects your wallet.

Jay Spector, CO-CEO and Partner at EverVest Financial, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the issue.