While Halloween thrills may end on October 31, the spooky season lingers for many in the form of “daylight saving scaries.” With the end of daylight saving time approaching, around 40% of people are dreading the clock change, according to a recent survey – and the struggle lasts for weeks. The shift to shorter, darker days disrupts […]
Read moreOctober 25, 2024
And the award for “America’s Best Restroom” goes to … the Maverik service station near Salt Lake City International Airport. The soothing murals of snow-covered mountains with blue skies and modern shiny fixtures helped it reach the coveted top spot for 2024. This week’s edition explores the “why” behind middle-class housing unaffordability, a conversion on distressed office […]
Read moreOctober 18, 2024
Have you ever wondered what happens to a Spirit Halloween store after Halloween? Introducing Spirit Christmas! The Halloween super chain will be trying their hand at a new holiday – opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across the Northeast. This week’s edition has September jobs data, August consumer credit and natural disaster relief strategy. September employment situation In September, […]
Read moreOctober 11, 2024
Earth has a second moon… temporarily. A new “mini moon,” about the size of a school bus, will orbit our planet from September 29 to the end of November. This asteroid, drifting through space, was captured by Earth’s gravitational pull. While it’s an exciting event, this mini moon is too small to be seen with the […]
Read moreOctober 04, 2024
China sees the U.S. Fed rate cut and adds one of their own. This week’s edition has home sales, global rate cuts and your very own guide to interpreting the oft-mentioned “yield curve” – which can help you anticipate changes in the economy. Fuel Up 🚀 Register for IGNITE Live. Kick off Q4 at IGNITE Live […]
Read moreSeptember 27, 2024
Meet your new guac expert: a robot! Chipotle’s “autocado” is shaking up the kitchen with its ability to peel, core and slice avocados in just 26 seconds. With automation in the mix, your burrito bowl might just be the future of fast food. In this edition: The Fed makes its first rate cut since 2020, […]
Read moreSeptember 20, 2024
In this edition: CPI is down and OJ prices are up. While the economy continues to cool off, one vacation chain is doing all they can to keep you from tightening your belt – Great Wolf Lodge has teamed up with BRACH’s Candy Corn to create an extra sugary travel experience. Fuel Up! 🚀 Inflation […]
Read moreSeptember 13, 2024
If you’re craving traditional Italian food without taking a trip to a nice restaurant, Heinz has you covered! The food giant has released their latest creation: spaghetti carbonara in a can – guaranteed to have you tuck your napkin into the collar of your shirt. Bon Appetit! In this edition: The latest Build-A-Broker: The Journey […]
Read moreSeptember 06, 2024
In this edition: Grab your pumpkin spice latte, set your fantasy football lineup, and get ready for another economic season sure to be filled with spooky twists and turns. The weather is changing, and so is the economic outlook – with rising consumer confidence, a shifting job market and a transition from hotel to home. […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2024
In this edition: The Fed has their yearly meeting in Jackson Hole, more signs that a rate cut is coming and one extremely lucky way to pay off your new mortgage. How did Benny from North Carolina pay off his nearly $500,000 mortgage the day after it closed? Fuel Up! 🚀 Jobs Number Revised Down […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2024