Author: Ben Campbell

The GameStop stock phenomena took the world by storm in 2020 when everyday gamers and citizens stuck it to Wall Street by vastly inflating the stock price of the popular video game chain. It caught the stock market off guard and shook the world of finance to its core. While it only lasted momentarily, it gave the impression that such an event could happen again in the future.  A Spark Leads to a Vast Fire Source: Shannon Finney/Getty Images The GameStop event inspired the new Hollywood film, ‘Dumb Money,’ based on the 2021 book The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich. …

These days, there’s no shortage of new appliances available that are meant to make daily tasks easier and more efficient. However, while some devices are fantastic, others simply aren’t worth the money or the space they would take up. So, let’s find out which are the eight appliances that no one really needs. A Fridge Just for Beverages Source: Freepik Reality superstars often proudly display their beverage refrigerators that are stocked with their favorite juices, sodas, kombuchas, and flavored waters. But the truth is that most people don’t have enough drinks on hand to fill a beverage fridge, and spending…

Americans are in the midst of a brutal four-decade high inflation that’s resulted in unforeseen shopping patterns among some of the nation’s highest earners. According to Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos, their budget-friendly stores have seen a dramatic increase in wealthier customers, many of whom earn six-figure salaries. Surprise Market for Dollar Store Chains Source: Excel23/Wikipedia Dollar Store has been around since the mid-’50s. When they first opened in the States, they became popular among Americans with a low income. Yet, this has recently changed. With the recent financial situation in America, the store, full of budget items, has attracted…

Red Bull Heir Mark Mateschitz further established himself as Europe’s richest millennial after receiving over $615 million in dividends this year. The 30-year-old claimed his first dividend payment after inheriting a large portion of the energy drink empire from his father, who passed away last year. Energy Drink Empire Source: Peter Fox/Getty Images Dietrich Mateschitz started Red Bull following a trip to Thailand in the 80’s. He tried a local drink called Karting Daeng, which gave him a much-needed boost. Mateschitz later convinced the creator to carbonate and market it to the West. Mateschitz went on to build an empire…

Generally, people are a little strapped for cash at the end of the year during the holiday months. This has led to an increase in ‘buy now, pay later’ plans, allowing consumers to spread out the payment of an expensive item over time. BNPL plans have been around for decades and have become increasingly popular around Christmas. The process allows consumers to purchase items such as phones, tablets, fridges, and washers and pay them back over a year. If the BNPL payments are made on time, then there’s no downside to using one of these agreements. Meanwhile, with a credit…

NFL stars are some of the best-paid athletes in the world. With an average salary of nearly $3 million per year, it’s easy to see why many college students are drawn toward football as a career path. However, the Tom Bradys and Aaron Rodgers of the world have net worths far exceeding a few million dollars. The NFL Season Isn’t Over Yet Source: Thomas/Wikipedia As another NFL season culminates in February with another historic Super Bowl, teams are already preparing for how their 2024 rosters will look. The staff has a lot to consider, but the most important factor is…

Former Congressman George Santos has been making headlines again this year after it was revealed he’s made six figures selling videos on the Cameo platform. Santos, who was expelled from Congress less than two weeks ago, has reportedly made more than his previous yearly salary of $174,000 in less than 48 hours on the platform. Disgraced Congressman Finds New Venture Source: Wikipedia George Santos has been under fire over the last few months after allegations of fraudulent schemes were brought against the former congressman. It culminated with his expulsion from Congress after 311 lawmakers voted to remove him from the…

News broadcaster-tuned-helicopter pilot Lauren Sanchez reveals she is over the moon with her engagement to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Sanchez revealed to Vogue in an interview that her marriage to Bezos will come with a lot of opportunities, including a trip to space next year with Blue Origin. The-Soon-to-Be Mrs. Bezos Source: Freepik Jeff Bezos and his soon-to-be wife, Lauren Sanchez, had their romance leaked to the public in 2019. The pair have had a tough four years following a tabloid scandal that led to both Bezos and Sanchez getting divorced from their previous spouses. Every Woman’s Dream Source: Freepik…

Earlier this year, Burger King announced that it planned to close up to 400 restaurants in 2023 after years of declining interest from the public. One woman decided to find out why. Erin McDowell ventured to three different Burger Kings in New York City to try to understand what’s causing this once prosperous fast-food chain to crumble into decline. Burger King in a State of Decline Source: Shinya Suzuki/Wikipedia The home of the Whopper has been at the forefront of fast food for decades. Burger King has close to 19,000 locations worldwide, including 7,000 in the United States. Yet, with…

Instacart has left its customers shocked after an independent investigative watchdog revealed what some shoppers had long suspected, and it’s causing mayhem on the internet. Shoppers could be paying twice as much for everyday staples such as butter and bread by using the convenient app to order groceries from stores such as Costco. Convenience Comes at a Price Source: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Instacart is one of the quickest-growing services in North America. The app, which allows users to order from their favorite stores from the comfort of their homes, has seen a boom since the COVID-19 pandemic. While users of…