Did the US gain or lose jobs in July?
Workforce Waltz According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US added 187,000 new jobs in July — mainly in health care, social assistance and financial services industries. On the back of this news, the […]
Diva dollars: Taylor, Beyoncé & Barbie are sparking a spending splurge
Diva Dollars This summer, the economy is experiencing a girl power boom. With Beyoncé and Taylor Swift embarked on highly lucrative tours and the smashing success of Mattel (MAT) and Warner Bros’ (WBD) Barbie blockbuster, it’s clear […]
Is Walmart leading the retail revolution?
Walmart’s New Ad Venture Digital advertising platforms have proven incredibly lucrative for tech and ecommerce giants. But can the same prove true for physical retail locations? Walmart (WMT) is on a mission to find out, […]
Congress updates annuity rules for retirees. Here’s what you need to know
Updated Rules For millions of Americans, outliving their retirement fund is a serious concern. After two years of record-high inflation, this may be truer now than ever. Since most nest eggs are tied to the […]
The US regions with the highest & lowest air conditioning costs
Fighting Longer, Hotter Summers In states like Florida and Alabama, families are accustomed to keeping their AC running 24/7, especially during the summer months. But, with summers becoming hotter and more intense, pricey AC bills […]
Flying taxis: Coming to a sky near you?
Propelling Progress Sky’s the limit…or is it? Joby Aviation (JOBY) has been cleared for takeoff toward a new reality for the transportation industry. The FAA has given the green light for the electric vertical takeoff […]
AI Investing: Are we headed for a boom or bust?
The Newest Investment Boom Since the introduction of ChatGPT, companies of all sizes have started investing in artificial intelligence in an attempt to capitalize on the game-changing technology. But is AI really the future? Investors […]
Good news: Homebuyers just got a new safety net
What’s an Employment Contingency? In the last quarter, 53% of real estate agents reported an increase in buyers implementing an “employment contingency” in their contract. This is a protective clause that allows homebuyers to back […]
Bad news: Expect a smaller tax refund
Smaller Checks So far this year, the Internal Revenue Service has refunded approximately $172 billion to taxpayers — $16.4 billion less than in 2022. On an individual level, average refund checks have been for $2,903. […]
Stop ‘rage applying’ to jobs. Tame your temper & do this instead
Rage Is All the Rage If you feel your employer undervalues or underappreciated you, it might be tempting to send out a slew of job applications as soon as you’re off the clock. This phenomenon […]