Here’s what’s going on in the personal finance arena this week:
Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic issue these days, but at least one business owner thinks it’s a good idea. Check out this Yahoo! Finance interview with Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer whose restaurants have not only been paying their staff more than $15 per hour but have also eliminated tipping.
Also in the news? Meatless burgers. According to The Takeout, it’s not vegetarians and vegans chowing down on the Impossible Whopper as 95% of plant-based burger purchasers appear to be “flexitarians.”
Did you score any deals during the Amazon Prime Day(s) event? Apparently a pricing glitch allowed a number of people to purchase expensive camera equipment that retailed for up to $13,000 for only $94.48 according to this Gizmodo article.
Speaking of saving money, Dollar Stores are a great way to get deals on basic household good, but their proliferation into poorer neighborhoods edges out competition which can harm local communities according to this CNN Business post.
Finally make sure to indulge your sweet tooth this Sunday with courtesy of this collection of ice cream deals and freebies in USA Today.