Most people will remember that when Uber started in 2009, it offered a more affordable option than traditional taxi rides. The company’s pricing strategy became quite controversial, especially when the startup set its sights on New York.Officially, Uber’s service arrived in New York in 2011. The startup undercut the pricing of taxi services and medallion […]
Realtors often state that kitchens and bathrooms are the main selling points of any home. However, unlike kitchen renovations, people focus on bathroom remodels for increased comfort, not resale value.According to a Statista report, 33% of homeowners who remodeled their primary bathroom stated they simply could no longer stand the old one. With the typical […]
In one survey, almost 50% of individuals said that choosing eco-friendly or sustainable brands is very important to them. Many businesses have taken the hint, offering greener products and promising support for environmental causes. One of the latest trends is eco-friendly credit cards. Is it time to swap your old credit card for a greener […]
To haggle, barter, liaise, or come to terms are all words or phrases synonymous with or related to negotiation. Yet, despite the prevalence of negotiation in the language, many people have an aversion to the process.A 2017 PayScale survey polling 31,000 people found that 57% of participants never asked for a raise in their field. […]
People spend decades in their houses, raising children and working to maintain and retire in a relaxing and stable environment. Unfortunately, for many people, performing routine maintenance is not possible as a working professional, meaning that many home improvement tasks wait until after retirement. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your home that do not […]
As of 2021, the average wedding costs $22,500. If your eyes are bulging out in shock at that sticker price, hold your seats for this next bit. The average price was roughly $12,000 more just five years prior, at $35,309. So over seven years, 2021 was the second most affordable year for tying the knot.Unfortunately, […]
If you’re like most people, you assume that wills are for the old, sick and wealthy. The truth is that everyone needs a will — yes, even the young and broke. Life is unpredictable, and you never know when something might happen that may render you incapacitated or prematurely end your life. Though a gloomy […]
Subscription services are convenient and fun but are they necessary? On average, people spend about $130 more than they realize on monthly subscriptions. In fact, about a third of consumers underestimate how much they spend on monthly subscriptions by up to $199.In the digital age, it is easy to become overwhelmed by apps, streaming services, […]
Many people dream of traveling the world when they retire or before. They plan elaborate vacations with specific and often expensive stops as they daydream at their desk job. For the dreamers, a travel rewards credit card seems like a no-brainer, especially when they have globe-trotting friends who seem to bask in the benefits of […]
Events outside of the control of employers and employees saw the rise and necessity of remote work. With nearly two years since the widespread adoption of remote work, the workforce is settling into what many assumed to be the new normal. However, many employers do not seem as keen on the permanent adoption of the […]