A new report estimates that the average American worker drops nearly $1,100 annually on coffee. That’s not much less than what the average worker spends to commute to the job.
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Early Super Bowl Ad’s a Hit: Volkswagen’s ‘Canine Choir’ Barks ‘Star Wars’ Theme
Every year, in addition to the battle between the two teams on the field at the Super Bowl, there’s a battle among advertisers to see which company comes up with the most memorable, most brilliant, and most hilarious commercial. …
Psych Experts: There’s Nothing Crazy About Giving Christmas Presents to Pets
Wanna hang a stocking for your cat? Or wrap a new rhinestone collar and place it under the tree so your dog can open it on Christmas morning? Knock yourself out, say psychologists.
‘Pet Care’ Inflation: Health Care Costs Have Soared, and Not Only for Human Beings
It’s no secret that health care costs have skyrocketed over the last ten years. Now, consider that pet owners say they refuse to cut back on spending on their dogs and cats even when the economy’s in rough shape. Combine these …
5 Weird Things People Are Stealing While the Economy’s in Bad Shape
Robbing a bank is so unoriginal. Because of a combination of an economy in horrific shape and the rising monetary value of certain goods, materials, and, believe it or not, creatures, many thieves are choosing unusual targets to …
Dog’s Life: Owners Don’t Cut Pet Spending During Tough Times
During a worrisome, unsteady, and just plain bad economic climate, consumers change their behavior—typically by trying to spend less and save more. But when it comes to one sector of consumer spending, scaling back is more the …
How Consumers Are Coping: Layaway, More Gardens and Pet Adoptions
Consumer activity gives a good indication of how the economy is holding up, and here are five trends indicating that consumers are having a particularly hard time lately.
Dognapping! The Economy Is to Blame for a Rise in Dog Kidnapping
Pets and the economy have a curious relationship. Overall spending in the pet industry has risen steadily over the past few years, even as the economy has struggled. But spending on pets isn’t entirely recession-proof, as …
The Economy’s Being Blamed for the Decline of Pet Burials
A pet burial, complete with a casket, ceremony, and cemetery plot, runs around $800. Cremating a pet, on the other hand, costs about $80. Guess which option is increasingly being chosen by pet owners?
7 Odd Solutions for 7 Common Economic Problems
Could dog poop help communities meet their energy needs? Should the government give signing bonuses to unemployed people who accept job offers? Would a commuter loyalty program similar to the airlines get more workers to use …
How Much Do You Really Spend on Your Pet?
For a medium-sized dog, you’re looking at roughly $1,600 in the first year.
Cheapskate Wisdom from … a Pet Psychic
“I’ve interviewed dogs about clothing, and most do not like clothes. They think clothes are silly, and that they cause people to see them as cute instead of seeing their true nature.’’ So pet owners might at least scale back on spending by skipping the doggie outfits. Read more about one dog lover’s take about why it’s wrong to …