Two businesses that consistently thrive, regardless of the economy, are convenience stores and fast food restaurants. But recently, both of those types of businesses are struggling. Experts say one reason is that people aren’t drinking as much soda anymore. Both make a lot of money from their soda fountains. That’s why you could always get…
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Insurance rates are going up. I know that’s nothing new. Let me clarify: Your auto insurance rates are about to jump. And it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any accidents or speeding tickets on your record. Your rates are about to jump because of the pending foreign tariffs. The price of insurance isn’t based…
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I’ve done a fair amount of traveling throughout my life. But I’ve never understood why there are so many brands of hotels and motels. Years ago, there were many family-owned options. Most of those have disappeared. Now, national and international brands control the business. And they offer dozens of brands for people to choose from….
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Consumers today are frustrated. And that’s putting things mildly. Businesses continue to raise prices and decrease service. They’re trying to push the limits without losing customers. For many, it’s not working. Perhaps we’ve reached the boiling point. Now, many companies tell you to download their app in order to save. But they want to track…
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It’s hard to argue against the fact that the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one of the most enduring ’80s comedy classics. This week there is news out of Hollywood that they’re making a sequel to the John Hughes classic. Will we see Ferris as an adult? What could the plot line be? You…
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One of the few good things about being asked to stay at home during the pandemic was the lack of spam phone calls. But sadly, robocalls are back. Now that the world is re-opening the spams calls have begun to ramp up again. But there is one thing I’ve noticed in the last few weeks…
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This time of year we often encounter dead animals in the middle of the road. Recently I noticed something about skunks and their odor. And I’m honestly not sure if I’ve stumbled upon something scientific…
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