Surprising August Inflation Slowdown Sparks Interest
The preferred inflation indicator of the Federal Reserve, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index minus food and energy, showed a smaller than expected rise in August according to CNBC. The index increased by 0.1%, below the 0.2% forecast by the Dow Jones consensus of economists. Over a 12-month period, the core PCE experienced a […]
The 2 Reasons Mortgage Rates are at All-Time Highs (one not so obvious)
Mortgage rates have reached their highest point in the past 15 years, creating concerns for homebuyers and homeowners alike. While it’s well-known that mortgage rates are closely related to yields on 10-year treasury bonds, there’s more to the story than meets the eye. This article delves into the two key factors driving the recent surge […]
Mastering Student Loan Refinancing Success
Money.com pointed out that refinancing student loans can be an effective strategy to reduce interest rates and consolidate multiple loans into a single payment, thus simplifying one’s financial responsibilities. To kick off the process, borrowers need to research different lenders to find the best refinancing options, taking into consideration factors such as the company’s reputation, […]
Tom Hanks Says Fake AI Advertisement Is Using His Likeness
If you need a new dental plan, maybe don’t go to Tom Hanks for advice. The actor took to social media over the weekend to warn fans about an AI-generated video using his likeness to promote a new dental plan he did not authorize. “BEWARE!! There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with […]
Walgreens Faces Legal Battle Over High-Tech Cooler Doors
Walgreens is embroiled in a legal dispute with interactive display company Cooler Screens over the alleged failure of a technology test involving digital screens on cooler doors. In June, Cooler Screens filed a lawsuit in Illinois Circuit Court for Cook County alleging that Walgreens breached a contract signed in 2018, obstructing the intended nationwide rollout […]
Fake Property Manager Arrested in $200K Rental Scam
A Los Angeles resident was arrested last week for allegedly orchestrating a rental scam that netted her over $200,000 from unsuspecting victims, the Los Angeles Times reported. Surong Li, 29, of Irvine, California, allegedly posed as a property manager and entered into lease agreements with renters for properties she did not legitimately represent. To carry […]
How to Be a Great Manager — 5 Essential Tips
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being a good manager is about more than just being proficient in your field — in fact, it’s a distinct skill that requires its own cultivation. As Michael E. Gerber says in his classic business book, The E-Myth, not all good bakers should become bakery owners. Over […]
Tech Workers in San Francisco Are Living in Tiny Bed ‘Pods’
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Tech workers are paying up to $900 a month to stay in tiny bed “pods,” small boxes made of wood and steel just four feet high. The pods, which are made by Brownstone, can only fit one twin bed, and those staying will have to make do without […]
If You Cancel a Meeting With the Boss At This Company, Something Odd Happens
At the company I lead, anyone can opt out of any meeting, at any time, for any reason — even if it’s with me. Zero judgment. Zero repercussions. The way I see it, meetings are more than just gatherings of people; they are structures to build healthy respect for people’s time and talents. I want […]
How Employers Can Better Support Working Parents and Caregivers
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Despite years of experience juggling progressively demanding roles, I wasn’t prepared for how challenging this fall would be as a marketing executive with a kid starting school for the first time. And I’m one of the lucky ones: I work in a company with progressive policies that […]
