6 in 10 millennials have homebuyer’s remorse about their first house
Not all millennials are happy about their first home purchase.
80% of retirees think they have enough money to live comfortably versus non-retirees
Most retirees in the U.S. believe they have enough money to live comfortably.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
Everyone knows that when you read a book, you’re rewarded with pizza.
Virginia gas station raises gas prices to $7 per gallon: report
One business appears to have taken advantage of gas shortages and panic buying by price gouging some of its customers, according to reports.
Offer strategies home buyers should try to win the bid: real estate agents
While the residential real estate market is seeing major competition among buyers, not everyone can buy a home in cash.
Seniors are the most financially secure in these cities in 2021: report
Financial technology company SmartAsset recently found the U.S. cities where seniors are the most and least financially secure.
How to lower your grocery bill, despite rising prices
According to estimates from the USDA, grocery store prices are expected to increase between 1 and 2% in 2021.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers $1K sign-on bonus to new hires
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation added four-figure cash incentive to try and attract new hires in Orlando.
Mattel turning old Barbies, Matchbox cars and MEGA Bloks into new toys
Toymaker Mattel is encouraging kids to return Barbies, Matchbox cars and MEGA Bloks they no longer play with to the company for recycling into new toys.
Applebee's aims to hire 10K workers in May with an interview incentive
Applebee’s is the latest restaurant chain that’s put out a call for new hires.
4-year-old orders 918 SpongeBob popsicles on Amazon for $2,600
Four-year-old Noah Bryant, from Brooklyn, New York, ordered $2,618.85 worth of Spongebob popsicles from his mom’s Amazon account.
Groceries are getting more expensive due to labor shortages across industries
Certain grocery items are getting pricier in the U.S. despite coronavirus vaccine efforts.
NY has competition from Texas, Florida: Thor Equities chairman
Thor Equities Chairman Joe Sitt weighs in on employees returning to the office, arguing that the U.S. will see 'the greatest boom since World War II.'
3 in 4 parents dipped into personal funds to help their adult children during the pandemic
American parents stepped up to help their adult children in the last year.
Mother’s Day gifts will cost Americans $220 on average this year
Americans will likely spend more on Mother’s Day gifts this year than they did in 2020.
The best, worst states for working moms in 2021: report
WalletHub recently found which states are the best for working moms and Massachusetts took the top spot.
Kroger testing drone delivery service for small groceries, items in Ohio
Kroger is testing grocery delivery with drones.
Can TikTok help increase financial literacy?
‘Zconomy’ author Jason Dorsey discusses Gen Z’s impact on the economy and why more young people are turning to TikTok for financial advice.
Stimulus, vaccines contribute to a return to in-person shopping
Kristin Bentz and Rogers Kniffen argue that stimulus checks and vaccinations are helping in-person shopping to rev back up.
Domino’s didn’t need ‘aggressive’ promotions for growth, CEO says
Domino’s saw U.S. same store sales increase by 13.4% during its first quarter compared to the same time last year, even without aggressive promotions.