Sacre Bleu! Save Me A Glass
For many people, wine and France go together like peanut butter and jelly. Indeed, France’s winemaking industry is the stuff of legends with family wineries going back generations. Now though,…
Where’s the Beef?
Summertime! If you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking about sunshine, swimming pools, and backyard barbeques. This year though, that backyard barbeque could be a lot more expensive. Why? The…
Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Car?
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Electric vehicles or EVs as they’re often called, have been around for a while, but for many people, the economics of owning an EV haven’t made sense.…
The Economics of Choosing a Green Tree for Christmas
As Christians across the world get ready to celebrate Christmas, the debate over whether that celebration should include a fresh cut tree or a manufactured tree made of plastic is…
Impact of COVID-19 in the Car Industry
Car Doors Industry Factory Store Kelly Blue Book reported that Americans purchased a new car in July 2021 for an average of $42,736 versus $39,513 in July 2020. One of…
Got (Oat) Milk?
Plant-based food product alternatives are changing the way we eat. Until recently, plant-based milk companies catered to individuals who were unable to consume dairy products, nowthough, plant-based milks are becoming…
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…
Climate Change and Coffee: A Wake-up Call
Coffee is a mainstay for many college students. Some view it as a social institution, gathering with friends to talk about their lives over a latte. Others see it as…
A Spirited Trade War
In the 20 years between 1997 and 2017, US exports of Kentucky bourbon whiskey tripled to a value of $450 million. However, in the second half of 2018 exports of…