Although Marie Kondo’s method of organization has been around for quite some time, it really reached the masses with her Netflix series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” this past year. Its success prompted countless viewers to ditch the clutter and hold onto only what “sparks joy.” And while that may have simplified some lives, it’s…

The truck driver shortage plaguing the U.S. trucking industry may be worse than experts are saying. A report recently published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics claimed the truck driver shortage may be more nuanced than the industry claims. But chief economist for the American Trucking Association Bob Costello says that isn’t true. The report, published…

No one can argue that owning a pet can be highly beneficial to your well-being. In fact, 74% of people surveyed reported mental health improvements due to keeping animals as companions. For seniors, having a pet can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and encourage social interaction — all vital factors in leading…

Tesla Motors will be keeping its stores open and increasing prices. Average vehicle buyers may still spend 59% of their time researching online, but Tesla has announced that the electric automaker won’t be converting its sales 100% online as Elon Musk said two weeks ago but will be keeping many of its stores open and…

Residential construction and government projects have declined after U.S. construction spending dropped by 0.6% in December, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported Monday, March 4. The setback followed a 0.8% rise in spending in November. The Commerce Department reports that residential construction dropped by 1.4% and spending on government projects declined by 0.6%. These numbers…

The real estate market may finally be sliding back into the buyer’s favor, new data shows. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales dropped in January despite an increase in houses on the market. The NAR reports that existing home sales dropped by 1.2% in January, coming down to an adjusted annual…

A growing number of companies filing for IPO say that climate change is a threat to their business. According to Quartz, up to 15% of companies have mentioned climate change in their pre-IPO filings, a 10% increase since 2009. The share of companies mentioning climate change in their initial public offering (IPO) registration documents has…

Across the country, private school systems have been seeking public funding from various levels of government. Public reactions have been mixed, but a majority seem to agree that public funds should be reserved for public education, leaving charter and private schools to find their own sources of funding through tuition and similar means. Private School…