Personal Finance

Athletic Brewing Companies is leading the non-alcoholic beverage market. The company just raised millions of dollars to expand their breweries and create a better customer experience. Consumers can expect to have more diverse non-alcoholic options in the future. The Non-Alcoholic Drink Market The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage market is growing rapidly as consumers seek healthier alternatives … Read more

As California’s average temperatures continue to rise, so does the frequency of heat waves. These extreme temperatures can cause not only health issues, but also financial burdens for residents and businesses. These costs will only get worse unless California officials find a way to mitigate some of the expenses. California Heat Waves The Fourth of … Read more

Worries have been raised after Walmart announced a change to its in-store prices. Smart Shopping Your next trip to the supermarket might become an entirely new experience due to this cutting-edge tech: electronic shelf labels (ESLs).  Stickering the Future Walmart has just announced it’s ditching the old-school price stickers in favor of these digital labels … Read more

A debt collection company just experienced a massive data breach that makes your usual cases of identity theft look like child’s play. Valentine’s Day Massacre Over 3 million Americans just found out their personal info is up for grabs after a massive data breach hit collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS).  From Love … Read more

In today’s digital age, influencers wield significant power over consumer spending habits, especially through platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Here’s how they’re nudging you to open your wallet more often. 1. Sponsored Content Many influencers post content that looks organic but is actually paid for by brands. This blending of advertisement and genuine recommendation … Read more

Illinois has put new legislation into effect concerning children who appear in their parents’ monetized social media content. New Law to Affect Influencers hanks to a unique new law now effective in Illinois, parenting influencers who get paid for their social media content must cough up a share of the profits when their children appear … Read more

Florida is accustomed to hurricanes, but with it comes new laws aimed at navigating some of the “pains” associated with HOA fees and rates related to condos in Florida. New laws are set by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that could involve $60K per home. New Assessment to the Tune of $60K Local Florida residents have … Read more

New York is facing a crisis that could affect everyone that lives in the city.  MTA’s Financial Crisis Looms New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) could be on the brink of ruin. A $16.5 billion budget shortfall has left the city’s public transit system in chaos, and New Yorkers in limbo.  Congestion Pricing Plan Derailed … Read more

Costco has announced a controversial policy that requires all customers to scan their membership cards before entering its stores. The goal of this is to make sure that only legitimate members can benefit from Costco’s members-only model. New Member Verification at Costco Costco has just rolled out a new membership verification policy that requires people … Read more

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is accused of not being true to Tesla’s original “mission.” The accusation comes to light after the company loses large corporate sales opportunities. In the Beginning, the Goals Were Clear Tesla’s goal to prompt electric vehicles throughout the world and become one of the leaders in the industry may have dwindled … Read more