Monthly Archives: November 2022

I’ve been to Margaritaville’s cruise, hotel, and RV resorts — now I see why the fun Jimmy Buffett branding has made it such a popular hospitality company

Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville has become a hospitality empire with hotels, a cruise line, and RV resorts. I visited four Margaritaville properties and saw how its consistent branding has driven it to success. Every property evoked the laid-back Buffett lifestyle with amenities named after his lyrics. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville has become a hospitality empire.A Camp…

US stocks rise after Fed minutes show most policy makers are in favor of easing up on rate hikes

Traders work on the floor of New York Stock Exchange. Reuters US stocks rose Wednesday following the release of minutes from the Fed’s meeting in November. Most policymakers consider it appropriate to ease back the size of rate hikes, the minutes said.  Trading will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  US stocks overcame…

Gen Zers increasingly fear that homeownership is a hopeless dream

With mortgage rates rising and home prices high, Gen Z worries that they will not be able to score a home in their lifetime. valentinrussanov/Getty Images Gen Z’s outlook on homeownership has darkened since 2019, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.Primary obstacles include student loan debt, down payments and lack of job security.This is exacerbated…

Streaming services are down to all-time low prices for Black Friday — check out the best deals on Paramount Plus, HBO Max, Discovery Plus, and more

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Several streaming service subscriptions are on sale now for Black Friday. grinvalds/Getty Images; Insider Streaming services don’t often see big discounts throughout the year — in fact, many have been getting price hikes to match inflation. But, if you’re hoping to…

How your checked bag gets to your destination and why some get lost, according to a ramp agent for a major airline

Customer complaints of lost luggage were up 270% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images Matt is a ramp agent at LAX for a major airline who works on Thanksgiving. He’s worked for airlines for 27 years and says the day before Thanksgiving is when they’re slammed….

Apple Store in Greater Boston Area Struck by Vehicle, Several Casualties Reported

Apple Derby Street in the Boston suburb of Hingham, Massachusetts was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, according to local ABC affiliate WCVB. The report claimed that multiple people were injured and said first responders and ambulances were on scene. Image Credit: WCVB Shortly before 11 a.m. local time, a black SUV crashed through…

AirPods Black Friday Deals Continue With Best-Ever Price on AirPods 2 at $79

Black Friday deals on AirPods are in full swing today, and Amazon is now discounting the previous-generation AirPods 2 to an all-time low price of $79.00, down from $129.00. Shoppers should note that the AirPods 2 earbuds are seeing shipping estimates slipping into December, so be sure to order soon if you’re interested. Note: MacRumors…