It’s In The Can
If you’re not in the market for a new car or maybe a refrigerator, you don’t need to worryabout any impact from the new 25 percent tariffs on all steel…
Why Higher Interest Rates Haven’t Deterred Homebuyers: The Unexpected Rise in Pending Home Sales
The recent 7.4% rise in pending home sales for September, exceeding predictions, underscores the nuanced relationship between Federal Reserve policies, consumer decisions, and market dynamics. Although high interest rates are…
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, as it turns out, not as many people as in the past. It seems that inflation has caught up with people’s dreams and…
Sticker Shock in Aisle 3
If you’re like many people these days, you often leave the grocery store wondering whyit costs so much to buy so little. Indeed, it seems like we’re paying a lot…
Costco Hot Dog Combo [VIDEO]
Costco is losing money on its $1.50 hot dog combo, which include hot dogs, buns, condiments, soda, and bottomless refills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statitcics CPI inflation calulator, Costco…
Big Mac, Big Price
Has McDonald’s become too expensive? That’s a question McDonald’s executives are trying to answer as the company reports disappointing earnings. Once a destination for a quick and inexpensive meal or…
GDP Growth Slows in the First Quarter of 2024
US GDP grew at a 1.6 percent annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024. This is significantly lower than the 3.4 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2023.…
Stop the Surge: Wendy’s Flips Its Price Strategy
Americans, fed up with the price of food these days, are speaking out. In fact, the rising cost of food, and more specifically the notion of shrinkflation was immortalized in…
Why Wendy’s Might Take a Bigger Bite of Your Burger Budget
Hankering for a burger and fries? Wendy’s, home of the square beef patty and Frosty shake, has you covered. How much will your meal cost? Well, under Wendy’s new dynamic…
Your Money Is No Good Here
American Airlines announced it would no longer accept Argentine pesos for cash sales of airline tickets. All transactions must be made with either a credit card, bank deposit, or wire…