Is there ever a reason for a worker to lie to a boss? Sure, but they aren’t necessarily good. Ninety-three percent of workers lie “regularly and habitually” in the workplace, according to a survey by psychotherapist Brad Blanton — and…
When warehouse superstores Costco and Price Club merged in 1993 in a $2 billion stock swap, the nation’s largest warehouse club was born. “It’s truly a blockbuster event in retailing,” Michael Exstein, a retailing analyst, told the Los Angeles Times…
President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent companies have taken matters into their own hands, raising their…
Amazon is so evil that it’s almost too on the nose. To begin with, the e-commerce giant is helmed by an out-of-touch billionaire who wants to colonize space. And then there are the company’s countless controversies. Spying on customers. Forcing employees to…
In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche. Last summer, “Good Morning America” crowned rapper Bun B’s Houston-based…
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday that it is taking action against Bank of America for charging junk fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts. “These practices are illegal and undermine customer trust,” said CFPB Director…
Forbes likes a good horserace. Its annual survey of the wealthiest people in the world includes the biggest names in business and philanthropy including old, old money, and the nouveau…
A recent post on the subreddit r/WorkReform by u/LiveBeyondYourMemes said simply, “We can all agree that housing is overpriced and wages are too low” above a meme of Spongebob Squarepants…
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a corporation or business venture fail, especially when it’s due to the greedy founder getting caught in lies that took advantage of the little…
It’s official: Costco is cracking down on membership sharing. That means if you normally lend your card to your brother, or use your friend’s card to buy your groceries, you…
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for allegedly duping millions of consumers into signing up for its paid Prime subscription service. The legal complaint, filed Wednesday, also claims that…
While inflation rates seem to be cooling in the last few months, that doesn’t mean they aren’t enormously high. Two years ago, white bread was 22% cheaper and butter was 31%…
Have you found yourself getting increasingly annoyed with Costco’s self-checkout stations? You’re not alone. Some of the warehouse chain’s biggest fans on Reddit’s r/Costco community — not to mention we…
Have you ever eaten something from a bakery or restaurant, and thought, “Man, I could have definitely made this myself for way less money”? Even if you’re one of the…
If there’s one thing that big corporations do well, it’s lie. Miller High Life is the “champagne of beers”? Come on. But consumers often see through the public relations B.S.…
Thanks to the rise of peer-to-peer payment apps, going Dutch has never been easier. Just pull out your phone and ask for their username. But if you count yourself among…
I once had a boss who loved to remind me that her name was on the door of the business, not mine. She wanted me to respond to her messages…
Starting a business can be an exhilarating yet daunting journey, filled with tough decisions, stresses, and uncertainties. But if being your own boss is the ultimate dream, could harnessing the…