October 2019 - Page 3 of 3 - The Outlier Model

Grocery Rewards Programs: Deep Discounts or Data Mining Risk?

Allen Francis / October 20th, 2019 / No Comments

(Image by Eddie Welker via CC BY 2.0 ) “Thank you for shopping here! Would you like to enroll in our shopper’s loyalty rewards program?” I am always puzzled when I hear this phrase after I pay my groceries at a supermarket counter. There was a time when I had a rewards card, loyalty program or shopper’s appreciation card from all of the major supermarkets. I believed I had to get one. What...

Why You Must Open a Bank Account and Why 25% of People Don’t

Allen Francis / October 20th, 2019 / No Comments

I didn’t get my first real bank account until I was in my mid-20s. The whole process of getting one just felt overwhelming. I eternally regret not getting one when I was 18. Getting a back account earlier in life would have helped me learn more about being financially responsible. When I started college way back in 1994, I did have a bank account. I just couldn’t deposit any money into it. An...

Posted in: Credit and Debt, Money, Online Income, Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged with: bank account

Making Sense of Cents by Making More Dollars

Susan Paige / October 3rd, 2019 / No Comments

Today, the side hustle game is strong. And, it’s not just the broke jokers that are looking for a way to earn extra cash on the side, either. Making sense of cents isn’t always easy. That’s why people from all walks of life are taking on gigs that veer outside of the typical 9 to 5 workday. You might be surprised to find out who all are signing up for work on the side. A survey conducted...

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Order Up! Your Complete Guide to How to Start a Restaurant

Susan Paige / October 3rd, 2019 / No Comments

Are you an entrepreneur wondering how to start a restaurant? Now is a great time to consider this worthwhile business endeavor. Why? The average American eats out five times a week. Those in big cities — like Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, Miami — eat out about 5.6 times per week. It’s safe to say that people are eating out often. And you can give them a place to call their “favorite.” It’s...

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