Lifestyle

Money in The Food Industry

Money in The Food Industry

Whether it’s a humble burger bar or the most luxurious of high-profile restaurants, America is a nation which loves dining out (so much so, we totalled nearly $566 billion in restaurant food sales last year). We’ve taken a look at some of the economics behind this gigantic industry and, in particular, how the tradition of […]

A Brief History of Fast Food

A Brief History of Fast Food

Americans spend approximately $150 billion annually on fast food. Doesn’t it make sense for us to take a little trip down memory lane and trace the history of what has become such an integral part of unhealthy lifestyles and our economy in general?

Insurance Fraud: Know the Costs

Insurance Fraud: Know the Costs

Insurance fraud can be pretty , and sadly, it happens all the time. You may not know this, but 10% of property and/or casualty insurance claims are fraudulent- and this unfortunately affects your car insurance premiums as a consumer. For instance; if you get in an accident and the other person puts in a claim, […]

The Student Loan Scheme: Gateway Drug to Debt Slavery

The Student Loan Scheme: Gateway Drug to Debt Slavery

Forget credit card debt, our educational loan industry is producing a generation of students shackled with exploding and uncompromising debt. The federal government has stripped students of all consumer protections and rights and when they default, it’s a feeding frenzy for collection agencies. With default rates higher than subprime mortgages, debt that is inescapable, and […]