Weekly Specials
It’s no secret Fourth of July barbecues will be more expensive this year, but you might be surprised to learn by how much. Pork chops are up 30%, and hamburger buns up 55%. All told, you can expect to pay almost 21% more for your backyard get-together than last year … not counting the booze.
The Biden administration is calling for a three-month gas tax holiday to help consumers hurting at the pump. The federal gas tax stands at 18.4 cents for gas and 24.4 cents for diesel and would represent nearly a 4% discount on $5 per gallon gas. It’s not much, but every little bit helps.
The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America, and it appears football will be hosting football: All matches at the 11 U.S sites will be played in NFL stadiums, including Boston, Seattle, and LA. Miami nearly missed the cut after turning in a dog-ate-my-homework-type presentation. Shame, shame.
A recent Gusto survey found that nearly half of new entrepreneurs in 2021 were women, up 28% over 2019. 5.4 million businesses were created in 2021 in a reflection of the creativity the pandemic afforded some people, increased child care responsibilities, and the desire for better opportunities.
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