Money Matters

When we think of wealth, the USA often springs to mind with its massive economy, Silicon Valley, and cities that never sleep. But, hold onto your hats, because the world of wealth is wider and more varied than just the American Dream. Here’s a surprising look at countries that give the US a run for … Read more

A recent LendingTree survey revealed that many Americans no longer see fast food as the affordable food option it once was. Now, many people view fast-food restaurants as a luxury. This view is reflected in the spending habits of customers and in the response of many companies. How We View Fast Food Image Credit: Shutterstock … Read more

GM decided to use the $6 billion they had available to buy back stock instead of investing in the development of new EVs. The competition is rife. Can they really afford to do this?  GM Strategy or Bust? Image Credit: Shutterstock / Gorodenkoff GM might not have used the billions it had to build new … Read more

After a century of battling America’s soft drink giants, Dr Pepper has officially overtaken Pepsi as America’s second favorite soda. The Undisputed Second Best? Image Credit: Pexels / Martin Péchy Pepsi has historically placed second to Coca-Cola as America’s favorite sugary carbonated beverage. But now, another type of soda has taken its place – Dr … Read more

California is taking a significant step toward addressing the wildfire insurance crisis impacting its residents. New regulations will change how insurance companies can choose their policies in California, specifically in wildfire zones. This could have large impacts on both residents and insurers.  Problems for California Residents Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prostock-studio California residents, especially those … Read more

The trend of store closures in every corner of the country has continued, as regional supermarket chain Stop & Shop announces the closure of dozens of stores. More Store Closures The country has been hit by a wave of retail store closures around the country this year, from Family Dollar to Walgreens, and more. Stop … Read more

While confidence in savings is up for most Americans, the average worker is more worried than ever that their savings won’t last until the end of their life, according to a new survey from BlackRock. New Survey on Retirement A new survey shows that Americans are feeling more confident about their retirement savings compared to … Read more

America’s biggest retail chain is introducing cutting-edge automation distribution centers as part of plans to boost e-commerce capacity in their grocery departments, as more and more people choose Walmart as their source of fresh produce and food. 5 New Centers Walmart plans to build five automated distribution centers that will give a significant boost to … Read more

Ever wondered how safe your real estate investments truly are? Scammers are getting cleverer by the day, exploiting unsuspecting victims. Here’s a rundown on some of the top tricks they’re pulling off. 1. Dual Contract Scheme This scam involves two contracts: one with a lower price shown to the lender, and another with a higher … Read more

If you plan to sell your home, you need to make sure that everything is in perfect order. Inspections and assessments can cost extra money, but they are highly important. So, what does the average American pay to have a home inspection?  Why Inspect Your Home? When selling a house, inspecting the home before the … Read more