Why You Need to Follow Consumer Trends

Taking the consumers’ pulse and understanding their behaviors can help your company better achieve your goals.
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Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
WATCH: New research on the bond between you and your dog
Think you can tell how your dog feels by its bark or behavior? New research suggests we may not be as in tune with our pets as we think.ABC News - 5d -
The Neuroscience of Why Spring Cleaning Is Great for Your Mental Health
Both neuroscientists and historians suggest spring cleaning can improve your mental health and give you more focus and energy for your business and your life.Inc. - 15h -
March Madness: Facts to help you fill out your men's bracket
We've got plenty of historical facts and trends to get you ready for March Madness.ESPN - 1d -
Long-term care vs. hybrid long-term care: Which is better, according to experts?
Both types have benefits worth exploring now. Here's how experts say you can determine which is better for your needs.CBS News - 11h -
We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts
President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.The Hill - 3d -
Jeff Bezos Says Identifying Your Hidden Strengths Is Key to Success. Here Are 15 Questions to Find Yours
Jeff Bezos, physicists, and an Academy Award winner all say identifying your hidden strengths helps you get ahead. These questions can help.Inc. - 5d -
Why Top-Down Goals Limit Success
Are you ready to unleash the full potential of your workforce through bottom-up goal setting?Inc. - 5d -
Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.
People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found.The New York Times - Mar. 10
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What happens to gift cards when a chain like Forever 21 or Joann closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.
Fabrics giant Joann is closing, and the store has stopped taking gift cards — upsetting many customers. Here’s what shoppers should know.MarketWatch - 21m -
Tesla’s stock gets its lowest price target from a bull. It still implies 39% upside.
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could bring stagflation — and deflate his support
Trump campaigned on bringing prices down. If tariffs spike inflation and slow U.S. growth, his popularity could suffer.MarketWatch - 34m -
Intel’s stock is on a 5-day hot streak — but it’s still below last month’s highs
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Citi cuts top bankers’ bonuses tied to turnaround drive
Payouts for 250 senior staff reduced as lender strains to boost returns and improve compliance functionFinancial Times - 38m