The Least Affordable Housing Market in America
A recent analysis reveals that housing remains the least affordable in large coastal cities.
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The Most Affordable City to Own A Home
Home prices have skyrocketed in the last two years, although mortgage rate increases have slowed the increases down. Cities with relatively poor populations are the most affordable places to own a home. This list,…
To Fight Inflation, Don’t Buy This Food
After a 10-year period when inflation in America ran about 2% year over previous year, the cost of living in America has surged over 8% so far in 2022, based on the BLS’s Consumer…
Ford CEO Farley Faces New Humiliation
Ford is short on the supply of the blue oval badges that are put on its vehicles to show that they are Fords.
The $1,000 iPhone
The first Apple iPhone became available in June 2007. Since then, it has been through ten generations. Its price has risen, for the most part, as each new one was introduced. The average price…
Dealers Defy Ford, Overcharge for Cars
As car buyers are facing gouging by dealers, where is Ford’s management?
America’s Worst Airport
A recent analysis reveals that this large New York area airport had the worst customer satisfaction score in America.
Ford Management Extremely Late on Supply Change Fixes
Ford has a growing set of management problems as it tries to turn itself into a next-generation global car manufacturer.
Forget a 10% Social Security Increase
The argument that Social Security will run out of money has gone on for years. Recently, the odds that will happen have taken a sharp turn up.
Macy’s: America’s Worst Big Retailer
It is hard to imagine that any retailer, other than those already ruined, could still have a share price down more than 40% this year.
Jeep Overcharges $8,000 for Cars
A recent analysis reveals that Jeep dealers significantly overcharge for at least three models.
The City Where the Most People Make Money Flipping Homes
A recent analysis reveals that high mortgage rates have not undermined the home flipping market yet.
Walmart Lets People Sleep in Their Parking Lots Overnight
Relatively few people in America sleep in their cars, even rarely. For those who do, the nation’s largest retailer is accommodating.
Gap Starts to Look Like Sears
Gap has begun to look like failed retailers Sears and Kmart. Will if survive a tough holiday season?
A Russian Nuclear Attack and the Stock Market
Would the stock market reset 50% lower if Russia uses tactical nuclear weapons in Europe?
McDonald’s Returns to Ukraine
McDonald’s has announced the reopening of several locations in Kyiv in October. It is among the first of many American companies that would like to resume business in Ukraine.
Apple Named Favorite Computer as HP Falters
A recent analysis reveals which personal computer brands consumers now favor.
The World’s Biggest Airline
A recent analysis reveals which airline carried the most global traffic during the pandemic.
The Best City to Buy a House Today
A recent analysis reveals that this small city in Texas has the most affordable homes now.
Ford Hammered by Inflation
Ford says parts shortages will not do much damage beyond the third quarter. Is that likely?