An investment pro looks at China
Much Ado About China Although China is rarely noticeably absent from headlines, its return to being top of mind has been feverishly fierce in recent weeks. And although Shakespeare has nothing to do with […]
Did TitkTok help tuna stocks rise?
Tuna Sales Soar After a difficult year of surging food prices at grocery stores, Americans are beginning to revisit a traditionally cheap, high-protein staple: canned tuna. In 2022, US sales of canned seafood […]
Why marketers care about Gen Z’s obsession with Despicable Me, The Rock & other oddball preferences
What’s Gen Z Watching? For marketers and major film studios, Gen Z has been particularly difficult to get a reading on. However, a new report from the business intelligence company Morning Consult has finally […]
Will refinancing my student loans affect my credit score?
If you can secure better terms for your student loan through refinancing, you can save money over the life of your loan. But does refinancing student loans hurt your credit score? While refinancing […]
Mortgage buydowns: Is this latest real estate trend a good idea?
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 […]
15 questions you should be asking a hiring manager
The interview process is a two-way street. The hiring manager is trying to figure out if you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re trying to figure out if the job and company are a […]
6 ways refinancing your student loans could save you cash
Refinancing allows you to consolidate your existing student loans — you trade multiple loans for one student loan payment. When you refinance, you may be able to lower your monthly payments, reduce your interest […]
Why (& how) small business owners should calculate their gross margins
Gross margin is the amount of money a small business holds after subtracting the direct cost of producing its goods and services from the revenue they earn. When it comes to increasing profitability, managers […]
Relying on your tax refund? Here’s how to get it sooner
Filling the Gaps US consumers got some welcome news last week, when the December CPI showed prices shrank 0.1% from November. Still, year-over-year inflation checked in at 6.5%, highlighting just how much Americans’ spending […]
How to protect yourself from scammers this year
Gone Phishin’ Phishing attacks are a cyber criminal’s attempt to steal your information by posing as a familiar organization, such as your employer or a government agency. Now, attacks are on the rise. From […]