Revolution in the Roost Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is shaking things up in its kitchen with a new experimental approach to drive-thru dining. The restaurant is introducing two new (non-edible) items to its recipe for success. […]
Reigning in Rewards In response to the economic climate, popular brands from Starbucks (SBUX) to Dunkin’ (DNKN) to Sephora (LVMH) are reevaluating their customer reward programs. These companies, once renowned for enticing offers like birthday […]
Short Supply If you’re an avid fan of hot sauce, you might have noticed recently that the iconic green-tipped sriracha sauce has slipped off the online shelves of Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT). You can […]
Prices Soar, Sales Sizzle A recent real estate report from Zillow (Z) predicts 5% growth in home values this year. Housing inventory remains limited, which in turn continues to push property prices skyward and inflate […]
Meet April April, an AI-powered tax software startup, is launching a fully-automated electronic filing software in the hopes of making tax season simpler for both individuals and businesses. Unlike competitors such as TurboTax (INTU) and […]
Filling a Void There is no national education requirement for financial literacy in the US, leaving many Americans under-informed on topics such as saving, budgeting, and smart spending. Americans looking to fill this void are […]
Pandemic Ripples COVID-19 had different impacts on different industries. For example, the technology sector experienced a boom thanks to the rise of stay-at-home orders. Companies like Zoom (ZM) and Peloton (PTON) saw their products become […]
Financially Compatible Couples You’d think the decision to move in with your significant other would be based on love. But according to a recent survey, 63% of people who have moved in with their romantic […]
What Is It? A mortgage buydown allows you to pay an initial lump sum to your lender in exchange for a lower interest rate on your mortgage. So, you are essentially “buying down” your […]
Back on the (Band) Wagon At first glance, the concept of Dry January would seem to clash with the alcohol business. But many such companies are increasingly using the campaign to boost their brand […]
Americans Go Solo Upwork (UPWK), one of the largest freelancing platforms, recently conducted a survey of 3,000 working professionals and the results are in: freelancing is more popular than it has ever been. […]
Nostalgia and Prices Surge Toy stores have been a destination for American children for decades, especially during the holiday season. But it turns out kids aren’t the only ones who like to play. A […]