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…
We’re Open, But…
If you’ve found yourself waiting for service at a bar or restaurant recently, you’re not alone. Across the country, widespread labor shortages are creating new headaches for the hospitality industry,…
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…
It’s Official: Inflation is Here. Should You Be Worried?
The news from the Federal Reserve confirmed what many had been suggesting in recent weeks: the U.S. economy is rapidly heating up. Concerns about the potential for inflation have been…
Companies Confront Rising Costs by Reducing Packaging
The pandemic led to widespread disruptions across the world’s supply chains, leading to inflation and higher prices for many commodities. In response to these increasing costs, some companies have elected…
That Summer Job Is Still Waiting If You Want It
Did you miss out on getting a summer job last year? Students still hoping to earnsome extra money this summer should have no difficulty finding a job, or two, or…
Could Fast Fashion Lose Its Allure?
Has your wardrobe been a little more casual this past year? The world is beginning to reopen following more than a year of stay-at-home orders, closed borders, and closures. Many…
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…
AT&T to Sell WarnerMedia in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal with Discovery
In 2018, the telecommunications conglomerate AT&T purchased the media company Time Warner for a whopping $85 billion. Along with placing the telecom giant in prime position to reshape the entertainment…