Tag Archives: Spending

Hundreds of NYU instructors are on strike—even after spending spring break at the negotiating table

March 23, 2026 Hundreds of NYU instructors are on strike—even after spending spring break at the negotiating table BY María José Gutierrez Chavez Several hundred nontenured full-time faculty members at New York University are on strike after the school failed to reach a tentative contract agreement with Contract Faculty United-United Auto Workers. Nearly 75% of the … Continue reading Hundreds of NYU instructors are on strike—even after spending spring break at the negotiating table

Contractor accused of scamming elderly, spending $53K at casinos after hurricane

Contractor accused of scamming elderly, spending $53K at casinos after hurricane Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     A contractor has been accused in a post–Hurricane Milton scam, with police alleging he targeted elderly victims and spent upwards of $ 53,000 at casinos. Brian Michaud was arrested by Bradenton Police Department on Tuesday (December 16) … Continue reading Contractor accused of scamming elderly, spending $53K at casinos after hurricane

Holiday ecommerce spending hits $79.7 billion before Cyber Week even begins

AI-driven tools, deeper discounts, mobile convenience and flexible payment options drive record November spending. Constantine von Hoffman on November 26, 2025   Consumers didn’t wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday to open their wallets this year. U.S. shoppers have already spent $ 79.7 billion online from Nov. 1 to Nov. 23—a 7.5% jump over … Continue reading Holiday ecommerce spending hits $79.7 billion before Cyber Week even begins

Why AI spending isn’t boosting marketing

A disconnect between leadership and marketing teams means AI investments aren’t going to solve critical operational bottlenecks. Ana Mourão on July 23, 2025       Imagine a company investing heavily in faster ambulances while ignoring the pothole-riddled road that keeps causing accidents. It sounds weird, but, according to a new survey, this is happening in marketing … Continue reading Why AI spending isn’t boosting marketing

94% of advertisers concerned tariffs will lead to cut in ad spending: IAB

Another survey found 66% of U.S. consumers want business to cut CEO pay in response to tariff-related inflation. Constantine von Hoffman on March 7, 2025   Nearly all U.S. advertisers (94%) are worried about the impact of tariffs on ad spending, according to an IAB survey. Of those, 57% are “extremely concerned” and 37% are … Continue reading 94% of advertisers concerned tariffs will lead to cut in ad spending: IAB

Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says

Before retirement, a person may be more susceptible to present bias because their future labor income is uncertain, and they don’t yet feel an ownership of that money. BY Associated Press The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only … Continue reading Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says