Small merchants aren't excited about paying for your credit card points. Cash discounts or credit card surcharges help alleviate costs.

Money is evolving from cash, credit cards, digital payments to e-currencies like Bitcoin & now Government e-coin. Proceed with caution!

Traditionally an aging population meant a decline in a country's manufacturing but China's heavy investment in robotics may alleviate that.

The aftermath of major events like wars and pandemics is somewhat predictable-Higher GDP, Higher Wages, Light Inflation and Social Redress

Open office design reduces collaboration and now executives may hot desk as well. Unintended consequences aside office costs are reduced.

Annoyed or feel invaded by internet ads that see to follow you around? Apple IOS' recent update will let you opt out of being tracked !

The Russian economy has steadily declined & citizens are feeling it. Putin shows determination by amassing troops at the Ukrainian border.

Costco & Navitus have partnered to lower pharmacy benefit costs. Navitus uses a direct fee per member fee passing through more savings.

More affordable downtown ATX housing submitted for Shoal Creek & 11th calls targeting rents for those making <$55K/Yr "The Missing Middle."

Even the lower wooden pallet is having its day as prices surge recently. Could more robot-ready plastic pallets gain marketshare?

With cash on hand and a clear strategy Microsoft looks to acquire companies that bring significant benefits & has become good at integration

Efforts to educate students at all levels about climate change is lagging the urgent need for change. What can be done to hasten efforts ?

The pandemic fall in miles driven helped adoption of telematic tracking of driver safety & miles to the benefit of the insured & insurers.

U.S. consumer spending has returned to pre-pandemic levels on the heals of widespread vaccination. GDP is estimated to hit 6% for 2021.

Start-ups should start with comprehensive market research to hone their minimal viable product, then find the right investors & management

Looking at Real House Prices U.S. trails many other rich countries but the move away from city centers continues and may persist after COVID

Small businesses struggle to add workers for low-paying or seemingly boring full time jobs. Job-seekers have more options than before.

Can Austin continue the tech boom & solve the problems of policing, homelessness, housing and traffic congestion? Tech leaders vow to help!

Firms dedicated to digital payments are gaining on credit card giants but others are jumping into this highly lucrative payment stream.

Natural gas is known as "carbon dioxide on steroids". Efforts to reduce emissions should be a key focus of slowing global warming.