Author: Kaydee Ambas
Chutes & platters: Chick-Fil-A reinvents the fast food experience
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Revolution in the Roost Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is shaking things up in its kitchen with a new experimental approach to drive-thru dining. The restaurant is introducing …
Bad News: Companies like Starbucks are slashing royalty rewards. Here’s the (not shocking) reason why
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Reigning in Rewards In response to the economic climate, popular brands from Starbucks (SBUX) to Dunkin’ (DNKN) to Sephora (LVMH) are reevaluating their customer reward programs. …
Uh, why are prices for sriracha sauce surging?
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Short Supply If you’re an avid fan of hot sauce, you might have noticed recently that the iconic green-tipped sriracha sauce has slipped off the online …
The highs & lows of the 2023 US housing market (so far)
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Prices Soar, Sales Sizzle A recent real estate report from Zillow (Z) predicts 5% growth in home values this year. Housing inventory remains limited, which in …
AI can file your taxes, but should you actually let it?
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Meet April April, an AI-powered tax software startup, is launching a fully-automated electronic filing software in the hopes of making tax season simpler for both individuals …
More Americans are turning to TikTok for financial advice.They probably shouldn’t
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Filling a Void There is no national education requirement for financial literacy in the US, leaving many Americans under-informed on topics such as saving, budgeting, and …
Why America’s job market right now is just so weird
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Pandemic Ripples COVID-19 had different impacts on different industries. For example, the technology sector experienced a boom thanks to the rise of stay-at-home orders. Companies like …
The hidden costs of cohabitation
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Financially Compatible Couples You’d think the decision to move in with your significant other would be based on love. But according to a recent survey, 63% …
Mortgage buydowns: Is this latest real estate trend a good idea?
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
What Is It? A mortgage buydown allows you to pay an initial lump sum to your lender in exchange for a lower interest rate on …
It’s a dry January even for booze brands
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Back on the (Band) Wagon At first glance, the concept of Dry January would seem to clash with the alcohol business. But many such companies …
You won’t be able to guess just how many Americans freelanced in 2022
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Americans Go Solo Upwork (UPWK), one of the largest freelancing platforms, recently conducted a survey of 3,000 working professionals and the results are in: freelancing …
No kidding – It’s adults driving toy sales in 2023
Written by: Kaydee Ambas
Nostalgia and Prices Surge Toy stores have been a destination for American children for decades, especially during the holiday season. But it turns out kids …
