Shoppers have already spent billions this holiday season, with $17.7 billion spent on electronics alone. We hope you found a killer deal on the hardware of your dreams this Black Friday, whether it’s a new laptop, desktop or mobile phone. Whatever investment you make, it needs to be protected. Don’t install a new toy without … Read more
Political scholars and strategists have long noted a tendency among voters to seek change in leadership during periods of economic hardship, a phenomenon rooted in the belief that new leadership can provide solutions to pressing economic challenges. Our recent quarterly surveys have highlighted small business owners’ concerns about inflation and other hardships they faced during … Read more
If there’s one universal experience of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season, it’s that there will be a ton of packages on your doorstep or in your mailbox. If you’re worried about missing deliveries (or trucks driving through your flower beds), take advantage of the massive deals we’ve uncovered on a variety of smart … Read more
It was a sign. So I jumped out of the van into the rain and ran away. OK, I need to back up a bit and explain, but first let me say that whether you’re with the family or alone or back at work this Friday after Thanksgiving, this is for you—and yes, it includes … Read more
There seems to be a new sex trend among college students – using “honey packs” for intercourse … [+] improvement. But these honey packs can include more than just honey. (Photo: Getty) getty Oh, honey, is this really something you should take? There seems to be a new sexual trend among college students – the … Read more
We’re deep in the Black Friday trenches, digging up all the best deals in tech, one hardware manufacturer at a time. For now, our gaze turns to Lenovo, who are offering massive price cuts on things we raved about in our reviews. The discounts here are huge, up to 61% off an Editors’ Choice-winning laptop … Read more
Everyone likes it very much. And with prices constantly on the rise, we’re all looking for ways to save a little money, whether we’re splurging on big-ticket items, everyday essentials, or year-round gifts. The great news is that you don’t have to settle for the first price you see, with alternative retailers potentially offering a … Read more
The Q4 2024 CNBC|SurveyMonkey survey of small businesses reveals an uptick in optimism covering issues from taxes to regulation, immigration and even trade policy. A massive increase in optimism among Republican business owners is fueling positive sentiment, while among Democrats who own their own businesses, the outlook has declined. On inflation, there is less of … Read more
Baltimore is poised to end the year with the fewest homicides in more than a decade, and nonfatal shootings are down from a year ago. But images of the city as unsafe persist. This has long been a challenge for the city’s businesses that rely on visitors and customers from across the region and beyond. … Read more