Is the US really facing stagflation?
After the United States recorded two consecutive quarters of negative growth in Q1 and Q2 of 2022, the Biden administration was quick to point out that the development – even though it constitutes a […]
Considering selling your home to an ‘iBuyer’? Read this first
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to buy homes en masse. iBuyers usually offer slightly […]
The real reason Sprite is ditching its green bottle
After 60 years, Sprite, the popular lemon-lime soda from Coca-Cola, is getting a new look. The revamp? Swapping from its translucent green bottle to a clear bottle, at least in North America. Coca-Cola says […]
These genius tips will save you both time & money
You know the saying that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes? There’s another pair of sure things in every life: time and money. They are two of the most precious commodities: the […]
Nut-free lunchbox snacks perfect for back-to-school
Nut allergies are a fast-growing portion of the population. Some 32 million Americans are affected by allergies in some way, and a large portion of those are nut allergies. Any parent with school-age kids knows […]
The most welcoming cities in the world
From the picturesque town of Bruges, Belgium to the sun and the sand of Nusa Lembongan in Indonesia, Booking.com’s list of Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022 truly has something for everyone. You […]
How to financially survive a layoff
When you are out of work, it can be difficult to navigate this new financial reality. It’s a surprisingly common occurrence, however: In a recent month, 1.3 million employees lost their jobs permanently and more […]
Is yet another fed rate hike coming? Money pro weighs in
Returns were positive across most asset classes in July, a welcome development after a tough June. Interest rates declined broadly on fears of a downturn, despite job growth remaining strong and an acceleration in […]
Health care is most expensive in these 20 US cities
The U.S. spent an all-time high of $4.1 trillion on health care in 2020, representing almost 20% of the gross domestic product. Unlike other countries, the question of who pays that expense is spread out […]
The ultimate guide to buying a first home in Texas
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous growth in home sales thanks to the robust Texas […]