New Zealand relaxes ‘golden visa’ rules in bid to attract wealthy investors amid struggling economy
Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand’s government announced Sunday that it would be making changes to its so-called “golden visa” in an attempt to lure more wealthy migrants to its shores. Erica Stanford, the country’s Immigration Minister, said the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa would become “simpler and more flexible” to encourage investors to choose New…
I got a $31 ‘Bargain Bucket’ from KFC. With a bit of creativity, I turned it into multiple meals for my family of 4.
I decided to see how many tasty meals I could make for my family using a KFC chicken bucket. I’m a busy working parent, and sometimes it feels like a second job to think about what to cook for dinner for our family of four. Factor in the cost-of-living crisis and rising grocery prices, and…
The CFPB says it’s shutting down its DC headquarters and has instructed employees to work remotely
CFPB employees in DC were instructed to work remotely this week. A key federal consumer watchdog might be the next target of President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting agenda. On Sunday, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received an email from Adam Martinez, the agency’s chief operating officer, telling DC-based employees to work remotely next week.…
Molson Coors’ CMO breaks down the ‘MUSCLE’ framework she says makes a great Super Bowl ad
Coors Light misspelled “refreshment” as part of a stunt to kick off its Super Bowl campaign. Coors Light has been laying the groundwork for its “Case of the Mondays” Super Bowl campaign for weeks — from a viral stunt to chilled face rollers. The stakes are high for Super Bowl advertisers, some of whom this…
Some American shoppers are getting asked to pay high fees to receive their packages after Trump’s new China tariffs
Some shoppers who placed orders through DHL Express said they were hit with high fees, sometimes more than the item’s retail price, since Trump’s China tariffs went into effect. President Donald Trump has pressed pause on an earlier executive order to end an exemption used by Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to avoid import…
How to prepare if you’re asked to return to the office
People who have to return to the office can prepare ahead of time. So you’ve been told to return to the office full-time. Maybe you’re looking forward to the in-person interaction. Or perhaps you’re worried about the commute, aren’t sure about the dress code, or want to know if the policy is flexible. John Morgan,…
Nike is making a surprise comeback at the Super Bowl — and JPMorgan analysts broke the news
A Nike billboard featuring Serena Williams on display in London in July 2024. Nike is making a surprise return as a Super Bowl advertiser for the first time in 27 years. JPMorgan analysts stole Nike’s thunder by sharing the news in a research note published Thursday following a meeting with the brand’s CEO and CFO.…
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun shares his top 3 ways to become a more effective leader
Damola Adamolekun joined Red Lobster as its new CEO after leaving his CEO position at PF Changs. He also worked at Goldman Sachs and TPG Capital. Since becoming Red Lobster’s CEO in September 2024, Damola Adamolekun has overseen the launch of a next-generation menu, reintroduced fan favorites, added new dishes, and rolled out happy hour…
I tried — and failed — to sell Michael Jordan’s mansion. Here’s what I learned from its 12 years on the market.
Kofi Nartey tried selling Michael Jordan’s estate in 2015. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with real-estate agent Kofi Nartey 49, who was one of the listing agents for Michael Jordan’s mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The over-the-top home went on the market for $29 million in 2012 and…
