Consumers are obviously very important for the economy, with their spending accounting for more than two-thirds of economic output. The consumer has played a vital role in helping the economy rebound from the economic slump caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020. Consumer spending rose a solid 3.1% annualized in the fourth quarter.… Continue reading Will Consumer Spending Drop and Take Down the Economy?
Best Smart Glasses and Audio Frames of 2022
Bose Tempo Frames ($249; amazon.com and bose.com) amazon.com Who doesn’t remember the hype of the 2013 Google Glasses? Touted as a hands-free way to take phone calls or use Facebook (now branded Meta) without a smartphone, it was a futuristic prototype with large ambitions. It didn’t last long on the market, however, with the $1,500… Continue reading Best Smart Glasses and Audio Frames of 2022
What Does Fed Rate Hike Mean for Your Loans?
There has been a lot of commentary about how interest-rate increases by the Federal Reserve will impact the economy. The Fed indicated Wednesday that it’s likely to lift rates six more times this year. Some experts are worried that will cause a recession. But what do the rate hikes mean for you? The bad news… Continue reading What Does Fed Rate Hike Mean for Your Loans?
The $27 Car Vacuum You Need in Your Trunk
Stock up on car essentials during Amazon’s Automotive Maintenance Month. This powerful mini vacuum is essential for your car spring cleaning. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Has the inside of your car started to look… Continue reading The $27 Car Vacuum You Need in Your Trunk
Applebees Franchise Executive is Happy About Higher Gas Prices
Says in leaked email that they will make it easier to hire desperate paycheck-to-paycheck employees at lower wages. An executive at a company that operates Applebee’s and Taco Bell franchises in several states has reportedly sent an email gloating that higher gas prices will make it easier to pressure potential employees to accept lower wages.… Continue reading Applebees Franchise Executive is Happy About Higher Gas Prices
This Best-Selling Coffee Grinder is Under $20 on Amazon
If you kick off every morning with a cup of coffee, you’ll find the best flavors in freshly ground beans. We found a best-selling coffee grinder for under $20 on Amazon. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this… Continue reading This Best-Selling Coffee Grinder is Under $20 on Amazon
Best Tea Kettles of 2022
Nostalgia Retro Stainless Steel Kettle ($63.93; amazon.com) amazon.com It seems like such a simple thing to boil water and pour it over dried leaves, making tea. In fact, the first vessel for boiling water dates back as far as 3500 B.C., to Mesopotamia. Made of bronze, they look almost exactly like tea kettles we use… Continue reading Best Tea Kettles of 2022
Do Rising Mortgage Rates Make Homes Unaffordable?
Rising home prices have made it difficult to buy a house almost since the Covid pandemic began in March 2020. Home prices soared 18.8% in 2021, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. In addition to strong demand, a lack of inventory has boosted home prices amid local-government building restrictions. At… Continue reading Do Rising Mortgage Rates Make Homes Unaffordable?
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