Business
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“Like I Ate Sticky Cardboard”: Customers Say Crumbl Cookies’ Krispies Bar Is A Total Ripoff
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 worst cooks in the world, you’d still be thinking that…
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If Brands Were ‘Brutally Honest,’ They’d Have These Hilarious Slogans
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. as they did in a recent thread on Reddit. In…
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Is Venmo Safe? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the Payment App
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 the few Americans who still don’t trust or understand payment…
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‘Don’t Work Too Hard, Your Name Is Not on the Building’: Viral TikTok Reminds Us How Disposable Employees Can Be
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 after hours, tackle tasks outside of my job description, and…
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Could ChatGPT Double as Your Business Partner? Here’s What You Need To Know
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 power of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT be…
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Consumer Watchdog Says Storing Cash in Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal Might Not Be Safe. Here’s What You Should Do Instead
When a bank fails, up to $250,000 of your money is insured by the FDIC. But that isn’t true for cash that’s stored on payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal, according to government regulators. Last week, the Consumer…
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From McDonald’s to Crocs: Iconic Companies Founded the Year You Were Born
Innovation has rarely been in short supply over the past eight decades, and chances are you share your birth year with a company that has left a lasting mark on…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions…
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These 3 States (and D.C.) Could Face Massive Job Losses If the Debt Ceiling Crisis Isn’t Resolved
Surprise, surprise: Congress has yet to resolve its debt ceiling crisis, which means that the United States could run out of money as early as June. That spells disaster for…
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Buyer Beware: The Least Reliable Cars You Can Buy Now
Everyone wants a reliable vehicle. Unfortunately, even big-name companies have cars that are known for having consistent problems. If you want to avoid a headache, here are the vehicles you…
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Golden Goodbyes: CEOs Who Scored Massive Payouts Despite Being Fired
Getting fired is rarely a rewarding event, and for many, being jobless can be financially devastating. But for these CEOs, getting fired paid off in a big way, bringing in…
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Moldy Baked Goods From Costco Infuriate Shoppers — But Redditors Say This Trick Keeps Them Fresh
There are plenty of reasons to adore Costco: a food court that slings pizza slices bigger than your head and offers the best deal on the planet for a hot-dog-soft-drink…
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Shocker: These Companies Have the Widest CEO-to-Worker Pay Gap
The gap between rich and poor is widening, and nowhere is it more apparent than American CEO salaries. While inflation is hammering us little guys, CEOs have figured out how…
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25 Iconic Brand Logos: See How They’ve Changed Over Time
Companies young and old go through changes and growing pains over the years. It’s hard to believe how much some big-name company logos have changed while others seem to have…
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Are We Panicking Yet? These 11 Jobs Could Soon Be Replaced by AI and Bots
It’s official: ChatGPT has entered the chat, and it’s here to stay. With the ability to handle customer service inquiries, create detailed travel itineraries, process orders, and even crack a…
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Bed Bath & Bankrupt: You Only Have 2 Days to Use Up Those 20% Off Coupons
After struggling to stay in business, it finally happened: Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, April 23. The writing has been on the wall for years now…
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‘Zuck, You Owe Me Money!’ How Facebook Users Can Apply for a Share of a $725M Settlement
If you’re the kind of person that starts your day by rolling out of bed, grabbing your phone, and seeing Facebook notifications, then Meta, Facebook’s parent company, owes you money.…
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‘I’m Closing Down This Store’: Dollar General Worker Reaches Breaking Point as the Only Employee Who Showed Up for Work
Like that pair of pants you wore in high school that you’ve been refusing to get rid of because you know they’ll fit you again someday, the U.S. labor market…
