Lifestyle
From sneakers to luxury handbags, hotels are providing more so you can pack less
Many people love to travel. But few like to pack. But travelers are getting help from an unlikely source — hotels. “Hotels [are] making it easier for guests to jump into their favorite activities without packing or planning in advance,” said Henley Vazquez, founder of the New York-based travel agency Fora. Some hotels have been […]
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Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag
Starbucks’ corporate headquarters seen in Seattle. The company announced its Q2 earnings on 27th Apr 2021. Toby Scott | Lightrocket | Getty Images Starbucks will lay off 1,100 corporate employees and will not fill several hundred other open positions, the coffee chain’s CEO Brian Niccol said Monday. The cuts will not affect workers at the […]
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Startup founders are turning to ‘seed-strapping’ in a difficult funding environment
“I think what most founders are also realizing is what you need is not just money, but time. You need time to explore … You need space. You can’t have someone breathing down your neck for updates [while you’re] trying to figure out your product market fit at the start,” says Jx Lye, founder and […]
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Op-ed: Americans are leaving millions in free money on the table
Every year, millions of dollars in credit card rewards go unclaimed — money that could be covering travel, everyday expenses, or even cash back in your pocket. If you’re not redeeming those rewards, you’re leaving money on the table. As someone who leverages credit card rewards, I was somewhat surprised by the recent Bankrate survey […]
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Self-made millionaire: I’ve interviewed over 1,000 couples—avoiding this ‘horrible phrase’ helps raise kids who are good with money
Even before your children understand how money works, they can start picking up on your attitude and feelings about finances, and that can have a lasting impact. But avoiding talking about money with your kids altogether could be even more detrimental to their future financial success. “Deep down, most people believe that money is a […]
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Here’s how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards EatOkra’s mobile app lists nearby Black-owned restaurants. Courtesy: EatOkra When Anthony Edwards Jr. and his then-girlfriend, Janique, first moved to Brooklyn in 2016, they struggled to find food that was comfortable and familiar to them. They explored their neighborhood, Edwards said, but had a hard time finding Black-owned restaurants nearby. […]
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Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
The Burger King logo is displayed at a Burger King fast food restaurant on January 17, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Wednesday reported same-store sales growth of 2.5%, fueled by the better-than-expected performance from Burger King’s and Popeyes’ restaurants. Shares of the company rose roughly 3% in […]
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I’m a self-made millionaire who’s worked with over 1,000 couples—3 things I would never do to build a successful relationship
When you start dating someone seriously, and especially if you’re thinking about getting married, it’s a good idea to know where your partner stands financially. “The most successful couples have a shared vision of a rich life … they have designed a vision of what they want their money to do,” Ramit Sethi, self-made millionaire […]
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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returns — and so does Grimace’s uncle
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Source: McDonald’s McDonald’s is leaning on customers’ nostalgia for its McDonaldland characters to spur sales of its Shamrock Shake. The company said Tuesday that Grimace will reunite with his Irish uncle, Uncle O’Grimacey, bringing the mascot out of retirement after decades out of the spotlight. McDonald’s originally created Uncle O’Grimacey in 1975 […]
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Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter
The Starbucks logo is seen on a cup at one of its cafes on April 26, 2024. Jakub Porzycki/ | Nurphoto | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported that its same-store sales slid for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the company’s quarterly earnings and revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations. The coffee giant kicked off a […]
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