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.
57% of Americans feel their finances are ‘excellent or good,’ survey says
More Americans feel their finances are in a better place this year than they did at the start of the pandemic, a new Gallup survey reveals.
The best places to buy a beach house this year: report
Vacation rental site Vacasa recently found the 10 best spots to buy a beach house in the U.S.
Fed holds interest rates near zero, notes rising inflation
A 'Making Money' panel responds to the Fed leaving interest rates near zero and whether the US economy has strengthened
America's hottest emerging housing markets
Realtor.com senior economist George Ratiu discusses what makes the top emerging housing markets in America so appealing.
Demand for mortgage applications drops despite low rates
As home prices increase amid low inventory, mortgage applications dipped 2.5%.
Target partners with Hilton Carter on a plant-focused home décor line
Target has landed another big name in the interior design world and will be releasing a new limited-edition line of green home décor products.
Median home prices are getting more expensive as the pandemic winds down
Houses in the U.S. sold for a median “all-time high” of $344,625 on April 18, according to Redfin.
Wedding industry may see 'strong boom' in 2021: The Knot Worldwide CEO
The wedding industry in 2020 might have seen a hefty number postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts in the field foresee a “strong boom” as the year progresses.
Airfare scams are on the rise, here's how to avoid them: BBB
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to avoid airfare scams as they start to book travel.
Coffee company paying $3G for people to take more coffee breaks
Chameleon Organic Coffee announced this week that it will be giving $3,000 to two people who promise to take more coffee breaks.