If it feels like your grocery bill has been climbing for months, you’re not alone. Across the country, inflation-weary shoppers have been cutting back, forcing major grocery chains to rethink their pricing strategies. In a race to keep customers loyal, some stores are now slashing prices on popular staples—and shoppers are starting to notice. These…
Imagine paying more for your favorite bag of chips or candy bar every time you hit the checkout line. That could soon become reality as new proposals to raise the junk food tax gain traction across the U.S. Supporters argue that taxing unhealthy food could help fight rising obesity rates, while critics worry it would…
Imagine handing your child $20 at the grocery store and saying, “You’re in charge of your own snacks this week.” That’s exactly what a growing number of parents are doing—and it’s sparking some heated debates. Supporters say giving kids grocery budgets teaches financial responsibility and decision-making early in life. Critics argue it puts unnecessary pressure…
“You are what you eat” is a common saying, usually referring to physical health. However, our food choices and eating habits can also offer intriguing, though sometimes stereotypical, glimpses into our personality, values, cultural background, and lifestyle. Food is deeply intertwined with emotion, tradition, social interaction, and self-identity. While not definitive psychological profiles, observing food…
Losing weight requires creating a consistent calorie deficit, typically through a combination of dietary changes and exercise. While occasional restaurant meals can certainly fit into a healthy lifestyle, relying heavily on eating out (including takeout and delivery services) can significantly sabotage weight loss efforts for several key reasons. Restaurant food, even when perceived as healthy,…
Pizza holds a special place in American hearts and stomachs. It’s a go-to for parties, family dinners, and late-night cravings. National pizza chains dominate the landscape, each vying for loyalty with distinct styles, deals, and brand identities. While personal taste reigns supreme, certain chains develop reputations for specific strengths or weaknesses based on common consumer…
Most people appreciate saving money on groceries whenever possible. While some items rarely go on sale or offer few alternatives, others frequently feature discounts, have cheaper store-brand equivalents, or follow predictable sales cycles. Smart shoppers learn to identify these categories where paying the full, regular price is almost always unnecessary with a little planning or…
Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy often sounds like a death knell for a company. Indeed, many retailers entering bankruptcy protection end up liquidating entirely. However, Chapter 11 is technically designed for *reorganization*, offering struggling but potentially viable businesses a chance to restructure debt, shed unprofitable operations, and emerge leaner and more focused. Several well-known companies,…
Traveling the world has long been part of the American dream, but not every destination is rolling out the red carpet these days. Increasing political tensions, overtourism, and cultural misunderstandings have caused some places to push back against American visitors. While it’s rarely an official “ban,” the message in certain parts of the world is…
It feels like barely a week goes by without another food recall announcement, but not all recalls make national headlines. Many quietly slip under the radar, leaving consumers unaware that their fridge or pantry might be harboring risky products. In 2025, several serious food recalls flew low on the news cycle but involved contamination, allergens,…