Tag: Business
Be a Finance Squirrel
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) When it comes to tricking yourself into saving more money, think like a squirrel. Just like squirrels bury nuts to prepare for winter, we can squirrel money…
Don’t Miss These USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Photo: Rimma Bondarenko (Shutterstock) With the 2022 holiday season kicking off next week with Thanksgiving, time is running out to send any packages, cards, and other mail that you want…
Check Yourself Before Investing in Limited Edition Sneakers
Photo: MKfoto (Shutterstock) With the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 “Lost & Found” scheduled to drop on Nov. 19th, now is a tempting time to start investing in sneakers. The…
How to Get a Piece of the Smashburger False Advertising Settlement
Photo: Jonathan Weiss (Shutterstock) When it comes to fast food and fast casual burger chains, there are options galore. So, to help convince consumers that their burgers are the best,…
The Difference Between Global and National Recessions (and What It Means for the US)
Photo: Donna Gibbs (Shutterstock) With crashing stock markets and soaring consumer prices, the economy is certainly struggling. And yet the “recession” label hangs in the air, not yet an official…
Your Old PEZ Dispensers Might Be Worth Something
Photo: EWY Media (Shutterstock) PEZ dispensers, the nostalgic candy dispenser with their signature decorative heads, are more than just a whimsical way for children to consume candy—they’re also a hot…
Here’s How to Stop Succumbing to Financial Peer Pressure
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) No one wants to be the friend who always has to miss dinners, concerts, and vacations because of their strict budget. Maybe you’re unexpectedly tight on cash…
How Rent-to-Own Can Scam You Out of Your Money and Time
Photo: ilikeyellow (Shutterstock) You’ve probably heard or seen the rent-to-own advertisements online as a potential solution to not being able to afford buying a home—but you probably haven’t heard how…
Beware the Costs of ‘Lifestyle Creep’
Photo: Gorodenkoff (Shutterstock) Maybe you recently got that promotion (congrats!), or paid off a debt (super congrats!), or you’re finally seeing some returns on your investments. For whatever reason, you’re suddenly…