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
According to Merriam-Webster, English speakers are now allowed to end a sentence with a preposition. Will they tackle the Oxford comma controversy next? In this edition: the latest from Jerome Powell, part one of a three-part series on the Fed’s federal fund rates, and Rocket ProSM TPO’s first All Access of 2024! Fuel Up! 🚀 […]
Read moreMarch 08, 2024
Is dynamic pricing coming soon to the Wendy’s menu? Whether it’s surge pricing during busier times or lower prices to encourage customers to buy targeted foods, just remember: words matter in advertising. In this edition: big news for Rocket Pro TPO partners, the month’s review of major housing data and ‘Leaplings’ finally get a chance […]
Read moreFebruary 29, 2024
Rest easy, citizens of Lake Tahoe. Hank the Tank, a bear responsible for 21 home break-ins since 2022, has been captured and moved to a wildlife sanctuary. In this edition, July CPI data is released, credit card debt continues to rise, and investors gain a little more confidence in the economy. Fuel Up! 🚀 Hey Fawaz! 👋 […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2023
We’ve all received (and ignored) spam calls, but what about spam texts? Turns out that 97% of spam texts are read within 15 minutes of delivery – the bots are getting smarter. In this edition, the United States’ credit rating downgrade, July jobs and what it all means for the economy. Fuel Up! 🚀 Originator Connect | […]
Read moreAugust 07, 2023
The Comedy Pet Photo Award finalists have been announced – are you more like this dog or this cat today? In this edition, the Fed decides on rates, Barbenheimer hits theaters and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 FOMC Hikes Rates .25% On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve unanimously raised rates to 5.25% – 5.5%, the highest mark in 22 years. The next decision for […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2023
Looking to make a few extra bucks? Believe it or not, people have made decent cash streaming themselves playing online slot machines, you know, in case you get tired of watching your favorite coin flipping stream. Fuel Up! 🚀 Economic Calendar Roundup Several important indicators dropped this week, just a week before the Federal Reserve meets to […]
Read moreJuly 24, 2023
Stoke the artisan campfires and break out the gold-laced s’mores, because billionaires from across the world have descended upon Sun Valley, Idaho, for this year’s “billionaire summer camp.” In normal-person news, inflation and consumer sentiment results dropped this week, plus vital data about the health of the housing market. Fuel Up! 🚀 Large Cities Continue […]
Read moreJuly 17, 2023