Passing the Buck: Why Everything’s Now a Dollar and a Quarter at the Dollar Store
The dollar store, a staple in strip malls across many parts of rural America, is on its way to becoming the dollar and a quarter store. The appeal of the…
The Link Between Global Warming and a Jittery Coffee Market
Use this link to view a 5 minute video "Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil" from WSJ.com If you’re like many coffee drinkers, you…
Canada Taps In
Shortly after the US announced a release of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve coordinated with several other countries, Canada announce that they too would be tapping in to their…
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…
To work or not to work?
According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website, April 2020 recorded the highest unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.8%. As of October 2021, the unemployment rate has…
Onion Recall Across the US
The FDA has announced a recall of fresh whole onions as a result of a salmonella outbreak. The onions, imported from Chihuahua, Mexico have been traced to as many as…
Has the Magic Left the Magic Kingdom?
They say that once the genie is out of the bottle, the magic is over. Visitors to Disney World and Disneyland may soon feel that at least some of the…
But It’s Not Even Halloween!
Halloween is still weeks away, but retailers are sounding warnings that it may already be too late to buy an artificial Christmas tree this year! Indeed, artificial trees manufactured in…
When the Happy Meal Doesn’t Make You Happy
For those in the United Kingdom looking to enjoy the sweet taste of a McDonald’s milkshake, the wait is on. The fast-food giant that made the Happy Meal a part…
Rental Housing Crisis in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
On Thursday, August 26th 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Eviction Moratorium for renters who have been unable to pay their monthly…