In the wake of the financial crisis, the Americans’ confidence they can afford a comfortable retirement had finally recovered from record lows. But the increase didn’t last long, as the Employee Benefit Research Institute found the surge leveled off this past year because of a lackluster stock market. The nonprofit’s 26th annual Retirement Confidence Survey found some concerning statistics. … [Read more...]
What’s Stopping You From Asking For A Raise
There are a lot of great how-to articles out there on how to get a raise. The ones that come up towards the top of your search engine results are giving you all the right advice. Want a raise? Follow the advice! So, if it’s so simple, why do so few of us make asking for a raise a standard part of our work lives? I believe it’s because many of us have doubts that keep us from following even the … [Read more...]
Good News for McDonald’s: All-day Breakfast Brings Sales Growth
We might witness a comeback of the Golden Arches, getting their glitter back on, as McDonald’s is getting ready to take flight again with new wind under its wings. This next Monday, the fast food giant is scheduled to report its fourth quarter earnings and sales. And for the first time in forever, Wall Street might actually have some good news for McDonald’s. The company’s momentum began in … [Read more...]
Travelling with Pets
If you are the proud owner of a pet, you probably want it to come with you everywhere you go, but travelling with pets is not always easy. Most of the time, your pet is at home, waiting for you to come back from work. Sometimes, besides the daily walks (when it comes to dogs), you have to take your pet with you. The most common “trip” is the one to the vet. Since you usually can’t simply … [Read more...]
Top 5 Highest-grossing Movies Released in 2015
Given the number of movie sequels the studios were announcing for 2015, there was no chance this year was going to be a flop, cinema-wise. And the predictions were right, seeing the industry poised to best $11 billion domestically for the first time. One of the most incredible things that happened to the industry during 2015 is the fact that four of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time … [Read more...]
Fitbit Trackers Were Selling Like Hot Cakes During the Holidays
If you had a very merry Christmas, wait till you hear about the Christmas Fitbit had. People just couldn’t wait to set up their Fitbit trackers after ripping the wrapping off, which made the app the most downloaded on Apple’s App Store on Christmas Day. Naturally, the conclusion is that Fitbit trackers were selling like hot cakes during the holidays, despite the booming in the wearable … [Read more...]
U.S. Shoppers Will Be Spending $26 Billion Just For Gift Cards
Christmas day is finally here, and if you still have more shopping to do, you’ve got a last-minute escape that never fails: gift cards. Many believe that giving your friends and (extended) family gift cards is much better than just handing them money – or a gift that would be returned afterwards. By the end of the holiday season, predictions of the National Retail Federation say U.S. shoppers … [Read more...]
Women Pay Significantly More Than Men for Similar Products
Over the course of their lives, women pay significantly more than men for similar products, in terms of thousands of dollars. According of a study of the gender pricing of goods in New York City, gender-based pricing discrepancies are surprisingly widespread. Conducted by NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), the study compared roughly 800 products with specific male and female versions … [Read more...]
Spam Texts and Calls Get Ride-hailling Lyft a Citation from the FCC
Nobody likes unwanted robocalls or texts to make their phone buzz on and on, and that’s why the Telephone Consumer Protection Act is there to prevent them. On Friday, the ride-hailing service Lyft was issued a citation for breaking said rules. Lyft has created a smartphone app that finds drivers for passengers and pairs them, but according to the Federal Communications Commission, the company … [Read more...]
Is Securing Business Credit Holding Your Business Back?
As you try to expand your business and wow your partners, there are certain hurdles you may encounter along the way. Say you want to invest in some much-needed equipment that could help you streamline production and hasten the overall process. But while pondering that decision you come to the conclusion that a loan is simply not the best choice at the moment. Perhaps you should think of business … [Read more...]
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