We hear it every year—the biggest resolution for the coming year is to lose weight. But how about for 2019? Results from a new survey conducted by Life Time reveals that more than half of respondents are committed to improving overall well-being and mental health as the top pick for the New Year. Members enjoy…
Bill Haley (photo courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises) ALG Brands (“ALG”) has signed an exclusive, worldwide representation agreement with the estate of music legend Bill Haley, it was announced today by ALG COO Scott Austin. ALG will provide comprehensive management services for the estate, including brand partnerships, oversight of the licensing of Mr. Haley’s music and…
Quality was in the eyes of the bidders in the multi-billion dollar United States rare coin market during 2018, according to a year-end tabulation conducted by the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the country’s top rare coin and paper money dealers. While prices declined during the year for some…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it will ban a device that delivers painful electrical shocks to the skin to “modify” behavior in disabled students at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) in Massachusetts. In a publication of its upcoming priorities, FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said the FDA was planning to issue…
Smart and safe transportation mobility provider Verra Mobility has released its annual string of shocking footage of red-light running collisions and near-misses captured by its red-light safety cameras in communities across the country. This video compilation serves as an eye-opening warning about the dangers of reckless driving and red-light running. The video, available here: https://youtu.be/4SkN4lx_FSM includes footage…
RAVE Reviews, the innovative site that publishes entertaining rankings based on advanced data-driven analysis, has published its ranking of “10 Best New Year’s Eve Destinations,” available at https://www.ravereviews.org/travel/best-new-years-eve-destinations/. New Year’s Eve is an exciting time. The smells and memories of Christmas still linger while we set our sights ahead, full of optimism and determination for…
Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…but sometimes the challenges of food shopping and holiday cooking can turn festive times into stressful times. Chill! The frozen and dairy aisles of your local grocery stores are full of shortcuts and holiday helpers to make preparations easier, less stressful, and more enjoyable for holiday events,…
New-vehicle retail sales in December are expected to fall from a year ago, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to reach 1,310,700 units, a 1.0% decrease compared with December 2017. U.S. Retail SAAR— December 2017 to December 2018 (in millions of units) Source: Power Information…
By Kevin Price, Editor at Large, TTU. President Trump’s decision to pull US forces out of Syria is being described as abrupt, but he has said he would do this for quite some time. The announcement seems to have caught many in the media and politics by surprise. But planning for this has been underway…
New vehicle sales will continue to decline in 2019, continuing a trend started in 2017, according to a new report from the car shopping experts at Edmunds. As part of the Edmunds 2019 Forecast and Trends Report, analysts forecast that a total of 16.9 million new vehicles will be sold in 2019, compared to an…
After passage in the Senate on Tuesday, the First Step Act was passed by the House on Thursday with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. “We can be smart and tough on crime at the same time,” said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) after voting in favor of the bill.“ A number of…
Redfin, (www.redfin.com), today released its seven predictions for the housing market in 2019. “We predict that the housing market will continue to cool into the first half of 2019,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather, who authored today’s report. “Inventory will rise back up to 2017 levels, and price growth, while likely still positive, will…
Fewer than half of retirees (46 percent) agree that they have built a large enough retirement nest egg, with only 16 percent “strongly” agreeing and 30 percent “somewhat” agreeing, according to a new survey by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS). “Retirees’ circumstances regarding when and how they retired exemplify common risks: employment issues,…
Although cancer treatment can have negative effects on household finances and living expenses, a small percentage of patients considered cost to be a factor in making their treatment decisions. This and other findings from Impact of Cancer, a new survey from Health Union, illuminate the perspectives and experiences of people impacted by all forms of…
TheBestSchools.org, a preeminent student resource tracking trends in online education since 2011, has published findings drawn from testimonials of students enrolled in online college concerning their satisfaction with online higher education: Real & Surprising Insights from Online Students Real & Surprising Insights from Online Students – TheBestSchools.org https://thebestschools.org/degrees/online-students-insights/ Students often choose online education for the…
Collabsight, a startup market research and management consulting firm, finished its analysis of its 2018 holiday season prediction survey. The predictions are overwhelmingly optimistic – results indicate an over 70% chance of U.S. consumers spending as much or more this holiday season, and taking on the same or more debt to support this spending, as…
IMAGE: Hong Kong. Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region will continue in 2019, but is expected to slow amid a global economic downturn Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson said at the 24th Annual Pacific Rim Client Appreciation Dinner. Emphasizing its decades-long commitment to the Pacific Rim market, Bank of the West held…
Reversing a decades-long trend in the U.S. jobs market, companies are now having a more difficult time finding blue-collar workers than white-collar workers. Conducted by The Conference Board, the new analysis forecasts that growing blue-collar labor shortages will continue in 2019 and beyond. Companies can expect growing shortages in sectors that include transportation, health care…
Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson released today the Bank’s 2019 Economic Outlook Report: An Aging Expansion, projecting a United States and global economic forecast for the year ahead. The report covers a wide range of key economic issues including the anticipated slowing of U.S. job growth, the housing cycle’s peak across the country and in California, the…
Every year consumers flock to stores with one goal in mind: finding the perfect presents for their family, friends and colleagues. This year, holiday shoppers are eager to find the best deals, with 60 percent planning to compare prices online before purchasing. However, 66 percent don’t plan to finance any of their holiday spending, missing…
Steve Jobs was always seen as a great leader, not a great manager. That’s a common trait for a visionary, who thinks differently and focuses innovations rather than tactical thinker who strives to keep the company working. While people may use leaders and managers synonymously, the two terms differ because they come with different skill…
Forget looking forward to birthdays and Christmas, Americans are already thinking about how they will be using their tax refund if they get one according to a new survey by GOBankingRates. 16 percent of respondents plan on filing a return in January, 26 percent plan to file in February and another 16 percent will file sometime…
By the Price of Business Show, Hosted by Kevin Price. The Price of Business is a media partner of this site. Traditionally at this time of year I write about planning – and how simple it can be. So, I’m being the Grinch – reminding you that there will be no Christmas if you don’t plan and…
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global Jewish advocacy organization, is urging concerted initiatives by European governments to confront rising anti-Semitism, following the release of deeply troubling findings from an EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey of Jews across Europe. The survey results were announced today in Brussels by European Union First Vice President Frans Timmermans and Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová….
According to a recent survey, the American Family Survey, what constitutes sexual harassment depends on one’s age and gender. The survey found that younger people and men were less likely than women and older Americans to view actions as sexual harassment. The survey found large gaps between women and men’s experiences. For example, 28% of…
By the Price of Business show, Media Partner of The Times USA. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business show, interviewed Hessam Parzivand, who practices Employment Law in the Houston area. Parzivand is a show regular and has is an important source of information on the law as it deal with…
UCLA Anderson Forecast’s final quarterly report for 2018 indicates that the economy is in the process of downshifting from 3% growth in real GDP this year to 2% in 2019, and 1% in 2020. Recognizing that the nation and California are experiencing full employment, the Forecast asserts that 3% quarterly growth is not sustainable. With the Federal…
Beginning with the December 2018 release, The Conference Board launched the Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) Index and the revised Help Wanted OnLine® Data Series. The HWOL Index measures changes over time in advertised online job vacancies, improving upon the prior Data Series’ ability to assess local labor market trends. The index does not measure differences…
A handful of metro areas that spent the past year competing for Amazon’s second headquarters – including Washington, D.C., one of the winners – are expected to see their home-value growth outpace the nation in the coming year, according to the 2018 Q4 Zillow® Home Price Expectations Surveyi. The quarterly survey, sponsored by Zillow and…
The average Canadian family is expected to spend $411 more on food in 2019 than in 2018, bringing the total cost of healthy food to $12,157 for the year, according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2019. This is the report’s 9th edition, and the second time it has been released jointly by Dalhousie University and…
By Daphne Michaels, Special for The Time USA As a business owner, leader or entrepreneur, has a coach ever said to you, “trust the process?” If so, this may be a good sign — they may be saying that what you’re doing will take you to where you want to go. But, unfortunately, it may also…
By the Price of Business Show, Hosted by Kevin Price. The Price of Business is a media partner of this site. Price of Business Host Kevin Price talked with cybersecurity expert Tom Kelly, president and CEO of ID Experts, about a recent survey in USA Today that found data privacy was the number one social issue Americans wanted companies to address – above health…
As a leading provider of research on labor markets, people and performance, ADP today announced the biggest trends that could impact the workplace in 2019. Looking back at the state of the labor market according to the monthly ADP National Employment Report and quarterly Workforce Vitality Report, the U.S. workforce experienced historic gains in 2018. …
The U.S. housing market showed signs of cooling in many of the nation’s largest metros this month with inventory increases outpacing the rest of the country, listing prices slowing and price cuts increasing. In contrast, smaller, more affordable markets continued to see price gains, according to realtor.com’s November housing report released today. During the month…
GRC – Growth, Risk, and Compliance – has fast become the most important movement in business management. Organizations across different industries are implementing GRC solutions to improve overall management, compliance levels, and risk management. One major overlooked factor in the growth of GRC is the advancements in technology. While GRC solutions may seem similar to…
President Trump has said from the beginning that his tariffs were designed to get trading partners back to the table and to hammer out deals that benefits all parties. One of the first areas of focus was with Canada and Mexico. We are now seeing the fruit of that labor. House Ways and Means Committee…
FlyersRights.org has released 20 detailed passenger complaints of in-flight sexual assaults made to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), obtained pursuant to Freedom of Information Act requests, and posted them on its website at: https://flyersrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DOT-Sexual-Assault-Records.pdf. Paul Hudson, president of FlyersRights.org and a former counsel to the NYS Crime Victims Board, noted, “These complaints show in…
Arkansas and Missouri will increase their minimum wage as a result of midterm election initiatives, and additional ballot measures are in the works in other states for 2020. By studying minimum wage increases in a global context, more can be learned about the health implications minimum wage increases pose for low-income populations in the…
Almost three quarters of retail consumers in the UK (those with liquid assets between £0 and £3,918) do not pay off their credit card balances in full each month, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. By contrast, less than a third of mass affluent consumers (those with liquid assets over £39,177) revolve their…
Access to bank loans for small businesses climbed last quarter signaling strength and optimism in the economy, according to the latest Private Capital Access Index (PCA Index) from Dun & Bradstreet and Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Fifty-five percent (55%) of surveyed businesses reported successful financing with a business bank loan, a record high since the…