Category: Business

LendingClub is one of the more interesting online banks we’ve reviewed lately. First up — it is an online bank, which means no physical branches, though that’s not necessarily unusual anymore. What makes LendingClub Bank unique is that it’s the first proper mix of fintech and online banking. LendingClub Bank actually started life as Radius […]

We’re all feeling the squeeze of the current economic outlook with inflation driving up consumer costs at a 7.1% increase in the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And food prices are no exception with a 12% increase over the past 12 months. The Harris Poll, in partnership with Alpha Foods, […]

You know inflation is bad when your monthly car payment hits a thousand bucks. For an increasing number of drivers, that’s the reality. A record number of Americans are paying at least $1,000 a month for their vehicles, according to new findings from the auto inventory site Edmunds. Nearly 16% of car buyers who financed […]

Britishvolt was meant to be the UK’s answer to Tesla. By 2024, it was supposed to be producing hundreds of thousands of lithium-ion batteries a year for the British automotive sector, and driving an industrial renaissance for the economically deprived northeast of the country.  Since its launch in 2019, the company had amassed nearly $2.5 […]

Our health relies on staying hydrated. Both mental and physical functioning can be harmed by dehydration. Grabbing the occasional bottle of water at a convenience store is a small price to pay to avoid passing out during a long hike or a spirited game of outdoor volleyball in 93-degree weather. But it’s regularly buying bottled […]

Dive Brief: TravelCenters of America (TA) reached its annual target of signing 30 new franchise agreements in 2022 in addition to opening three new franchised sites and acquiring 10 locations last year, according to a recent announcement. TA said it’s still focused on franchising as a means for growth, as it aims to open another 20 […]

Tens of thousands of people have been laid off at Amazon, Meta, Salesforce and other once-voracious tech employers in recent months. But one group of workers has been particularly shortchanged: US immigrants holding H-1B visas for workers with specialist skills. Those much-sought visas are awarded to immigrants sponsored by an employer to come to the […]

Whether it’s a calling, a passion, a way to make money — or some combination of all three, writing is a pretty rewarding way to spend your time, not that I’m biased. But before you set out for your favorite cafe with a typewriter and a funky hat (neither of which are an actual requirement […]

Digital transformation is now cemented into mainstream vernacular, but it is far from fully understood. Contrary to what you might glean from software marketing pamphlets, installing a new technological system is not the solution to your organization’s biggest problems. Successful digital transformation initiatives are not centered on the technology itself but on the people they […]

You don’t have to be a farmer to appreciate the versatility of chicken wire. This mesh fencing is the go-to netting choice for chicken coops because it’s relatively easy to cut and super cheap — like you can get 32 feet for $20. But don’t let chicken wire’s low price and low-profile utility fool you. […]