Five Money Musts

Budgeting
CIRP - Amazon Report | Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz | Substack
Informed analysis of Amazon's US retail business built on CIRP data. Click to read CIRP - Amazon Report, by Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
Visualizing How Americans Spend Their Money
In this graphic, we break down how Americans spend an average of $77,300 annually across key spending categories.
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.
GLP-1 drug use cuts grocery spending by 6%, study finds
Purchases of calorie-dense, processed items such as chips, baked goods and cookies were most affected, according to findings by Cornell University and Numerator.
PLAY: Budget Frenzy!
nam NGPF Activity Bank Budgeting PLAY: Budget Frenzy! SUMMARY The objective of this activity is to recognize the different types of variable expenses that a young adult might face and consider the challenges of budgeting for variable expenses. In this fast-paced game, students have to m...
Fast food is too expensive for its core customer and not expensive enough for the customer it wants
How a communication crisis around value risks making the entire sector a limited-time offering....
Americans Say You Need $5.3 Million to Be Considered a Success
In addition to net worth, the threshold for annual salary is $270,000, according to a new survey.
Boomers say it takes $100k a year to be financially successful, Gen Z says it takes $600k
But Gen Z workers want a lot more than that to feel comfortable.
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See how someone your age spent their money in 1972
Technological advances, globalization and housing shortages have radically reshaped how Americans spend their money over the last 50 years.
Prep now to find Amazon Prime Day deals in July
Amazon’s sale on July 16-17 can be a chance to grab items off your list at a discount. Check your budget, learn how to make dynamic pricing work for you and avoid impulse purchases.
15 Passive Income Ideas to Build Wealth in 2024
Passive income is money you earn in a way that takes little to no effort. Find out how some passive income ideas can help you build long-lasting wealth.
Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds
The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.
America spends more money on dining out than it does on food at home
America now spends the majority of its food budget on food away from home...
QoD: Groceries or Restaurants - where do we spend more? - Blog
Question of the Day for teachers and students: Groceries or Restaurants: Where are Americans spending more money?
Top Performing Brands By Region | Placer.ai
Use Placer.ai 's Brand Dominance Map to analyze the top performing brands and chains by state, city and zip code.
Grocery store hopping is the new national sport
Americans are spreading their grocery shopping out across different stores in search of good deals.
Reality Check - Jump$tart Coalition
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The salary a single person needs to live comfortably in every U.S. state
To live comfortably in some U.S. states, you'll need to earn nearly double what single people typically make.
Hedonism economy going strong
People are retaining the post-pandemic habit of spending big on travel and live events.
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Mapped: Food Unaffordability Across the World
The wash of red in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia indicates the regions where food unaffordability is at its peak.
Question: What percent Gen Zers don't have a monthly budget? - Blog
Question of the Day: What percent Gen Zers don't have a monthly budget? Budgeting or Balling? Uncover the percentage of Gen Z flying budget-free each month.
A new trend among TikTokers is to just not shut up about saving money
The first mention of loud budgeting came in a TikTok from New York-based comedian Lukas Battle in December.
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These states spend the most on groceries in America: study
New research suggests that the average American household spends more than $1,000 per month on groceries, but residents of these 10 states spend the most.