Holiday spending growth by state
SmartAsset reports holiday spending grew 7.75% in 2024, led by Nebraska (32%), while Vermont saw the largest… Continue Reading
Money and Business
Cheapest gas stations in every state Dec. 11, 2025
CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in every state using data from Gas… Continue Reading
The Great Return: Why 82% of workers are RSVPing 'yes' to the company holiday party again
ezCater reports 82% of workers are returning to in-person holiday parties, with companies increasing… Continue Reading
How to reclaim financial confidence even with student debt
Earnest reports on reclaiming financial confidence despite student debt by understanding loans, exploring… Continue Reading
What is the discovery process in a truck accident case?
The Callahan Law Firm reports the discovery process in truck accident cases involves exchanging… Continue Reading
America's house-poor metros: Where mortgage owners stretch the 30% rule
Splitero reports that many U.S. homeowners exceed the 30% income rule on housing, particularly in… Continue Reading
The 11 fastest-growing small businesses of 2026
NEXT reports the 11 fastest-growing small businesses for 2025, focusing on renewable energy,… Continue Reading
Six ways to set financial resolutions that will actually stick
Current shares six strategies to make financial resolutions stick, including reflecting on past spending and… Continue Reading
The 10 most (and least) affordable cities for retail workers looking to rent
Redfin Real Estate reports retail workers face affordability challenges, with NYC having a 71% wage gap for… Continue Reading
20 side hustle ideas to make extra money during the holidays and in 2026
Upwork details 20 side hustle ideas for supplementary income, emphasizing creativity and flexibility to meet… Continue Reading
Holiday borrowing: What $1,000 really costs across 5 ways to get cash
Finder.com reports on the costs of borrowing $1,000 for holiday expenses, highlighting personal loans as the… Continue Reading
How 6 founders discovered gaps in the market, and built businesses to fill them
Shopify reports that many entrepreneurs identify market gaps through personal experiences, leading to… Continue Reading
10 medical expenses that could be covered by business insurance
NEXT reports that business insurance, like general liability and workers' compensation, can cover… Continue Reading
Gap insurance: Is it needed when buying a new car?
Cheap Insurance reports that gap insurance can be essential for new car buyers to cover the financial… Continue Reading
Higher-for-longer: How 2026’s mortgage rates may shape your homebuying plan
NewHomeSource reports 2026 mortgage rates expected to stay in the low-6% range, shaping homebuying… Continue Reading
Gas prices decline in most states, rise in others ahead of holiday travel
SmartAsset reports that gas prices are dropping in many states, though some areas see significant… Continue Reading
The "K-Wave" economy: How Korean beauty exports are reshaping U.S. retail
Incellderm reports that South Korean beauty exports are reshaping U.S. retail, driven by pop culture… Continue Reading
PG&E announces drone-based safety inspections of remote power lines ahead of winter storms
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is deploying drones to identify maintenance needs and encroaching… Continue Reading
Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique… Continue Reading
The easiest claim ever: Why digital insurance claims processes are the new standard
Cheap Insurance reports that digital insurance claims are revolutionizing the process, offering… Continue Reading