Stunted growth: Outdoor equipment retailers, landscapers face parts scarcity
The COVID-19 pandemic brought record profits to Utica-based outdoor equipment retailer Weingartz Supply Co. Michiganders stuck at home during pandemic closures and work-from-home orders took up lawn care and landscaping projects.
"In March (2020) when we closed down, sales were down 70 percent,…
Automakers and analysts have been optimistic in recent weeks that the worldwide shortage of microchips would work itself out in the second half of this year. But that upbeat prediction is changing.
Many are now concluding that there is no easy path out of the mess because of the cost and…
Fed's Powell: U.S. economy at an 'inflection point' - CBS '60 Minutes'
The U.S. economy is at an "inflection point" with expectations that growth and hiring will pick up speed in the months ahead, but also risks if a hasty reopening leads to a continued increase in coronavirus cases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Forbes’ 35th Annual World’s Billionaires List: Facts And Figures 2021
Despite the pandemic, it was a record-setting year for the world’s wealthiest- with a $5 trillion surge in wealth and an unprecedented number of new billionaires.
Question of the Day: How many people use LinkedIn worldwide? - Blog
Answer: 783 million users worldwide Questions: What is LinkedIn and how can it help you with the job search? Why is it important to note how many professionals are online using LinkedIn? Networking and searching for a job have changed over time. How do you think technology will continue to affect your career journey?
Question of the Day: How long does the average user spend on TikTok a day? - Blog
Answer: Over 45 minutes a day! [21.5 hours a month!] Questions: How much time do you spend on TikTok? What do you like about it? Has TikTok ever impacted your financial knowledge or have your purchasing decisions been influenced?
Saving QoD #33: Rank order (from highest to lowest) how consumers plan to use stimulus payments received in March 2021? - Google Slides
Rank order (from highest to lowest) how consumers plan to use stimulus payments received in March 2021 Spent it Paid down debt Saved it ngpf.org 4/7/21 Q: Saving QUESTION OF THE DAY
Norwegian Cruise Line wants CDC to let vaccinated passengers sail
Norwegian Cruise Line wants to start US cruises again on July 4, and it's willing to require all passengers and staff to be vaccinated before it sets sail.
GM idles more North American plants as chip shortage drags on
General Motors is idling more plants and extending shutdowns at other facilities in North America due to a continued shortage of semiconductor chips that are used to control myriad operations in vehicles, including the infotainment, power steering and brake systems. In an update Thursday, GM indica…
(17) Brian Feroldi on Twitter: "I have an MBA in finance But I’ve learned 10x more about investing from listening to podcasts than I did in school Here are 24 podcasts that I regularly listen to that will make you a better investor⬇️" / Twitter
I have an MBA in finance
But I’ve learned 10x more about investing from listening to podcasts than I did in school
Here are 24 podcasts that I regularly listen to that will make you a better investor⬇️
Henry Ford's Bob Riney: 'Our health care workers are exhausted'; wear masks
Bob Riney, Henry Ford Health System's most veteran hospital administrator, made a personal plea Thursday during a Zoom teleconference with reporters for people to wear masks and take more seriously the latest COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through Detroit and Michigan.
States that require personal finance classes should not overlook teacher training, experts say
Teachers who are tasked with leading instruction on personal finance are not always well-equipped to teach it — and can benefit from specialized training.