Ford Bets Big on Electric Vehicles
Ford Motor Company and manufacturing partner SK Innovation recently announced plans to build four new manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce electric vehicles and batteries. The $11.4 billion…
Mama Mia! Don’t Wear Those Clothes Again
Swedish Pop group Abba has announced that they are releasing a new album and planning a series of virtual concerts in November of this year. Known for such hits as…
Head West, Young Man…Unless You Need Water.
In the face of climate change, droughts, and increased demand from urban/residential areas, the US Bureau of Reclamation is ordering farmers to significantly cut their water usage. A major source…
Timber! Lumber Prices are Falling
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the average price level for consumers rose 5.4% over the past year. While some are expressing concern over rising inflation…
Mark-ups in the Used Car Market
The past few months has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for vehicles. As cities begin to reopen, households are looking to purchase new cars to drive to the…
What’s in Your (Digital) Wallet?
After decades of struggling with high rates of inflation, in 2001 the nation of El Salvador abandoned the use of its local currency, the Salvadoran colón, and made the US…
Moving to the Beach? Tourists Rent U-Hauls to Avoid High Rental Car Prices
In response to the drastic reduction in global travel that began in March 2020, rental car companies were forced to reduce costs in order to remain in business. One major…
The Battle Over Bottling
After a 2-year legal battle, Seven Springs Water Co. was approved to pump 1 million gallons per day from Florida’s Ginnie Springs to supply water to Swiss food and beverage…
Luxury handbags…for your feet?
Photo by Modern Affliction on Unsplash Fashion collective recently announced they will be creating “(t)he most exclusive sandal ever made.” Known for their creative, avant-garde fashion designs, their latest creation…
The High Cost of Avoiding Baggage Fees
Photo by Alice Pasqual on Unsplash In 2008, American Airlines became the first major airline in the US to announce they would begin charging an additional fee for checked baggage. Initially, the fees…