At this point, the major question around Capitol Hill isn’t about if we’ll see a government shutdown, but rather how long it will last. In the meantime, take a tour of Big Ben in London (technically Elizabeth Tower). In this edition: consumer confidence, how the Fed would handle a shutdown, the government’s latest album and more! Fuel […]
Read moreOctober 02, 2023
Talk about a power couple: Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods are opening a sports bar in NYC that is rumored to be 22,000 square feet with everything a sports fan could ask for. In this edition, what you need to know as a mortgage professional about a potential government shutdown, the Fed’s latest decision and more. […]
Read moreSeptember 25, 2023
Thirsty for AI? Coca-Cola® is betting that we will be. Their new AI-generated beverage, Y3000, is officially on the market for a limited time. In this edition, context around this week’s economic numbers and another group that may be hit hard by student loan repayments. Fuel Up! 🚀 Did You Catch IGNITE Live? Fawaz addressed the broker community […]
Read moreSeptember 18, 2023
Now’s your chance, “Harry Potter” fans. Book your sleepover at Hogwarts (technically Christ Church College in Oxford) today! In this edition, student loans return, Fed members speak and more. Fuel Up! 🚀 All Eyes On Inflation Boston Federal Reserve President Susan M. Collins spoke Wednesday, foreshadowing a lengthy period of high Fed Funds rates. With the next FOMC […]
Read moreSeptember 11, 2023
Congrats on making it past the “sickest” day of the year! This week’s edition includes how to SAVE, new residential home sales, cryptocurrencies and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 Did You Call In Sick On Thursday, August 24? August 24 is the day of the year the most people call in sick. Yes, it even beats out the […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2023
The big news of the week: congratulations to Dunkin’ for being the first to declare summer over by reintroducing pumpkin spice to their menu! This week’s edition includes the Fed’s outlook on more rate hikes, metrics you should know as a housing professional, and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 More Rate Hikes Upcoming? The Fed released its minutes this […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2023
Rest easy, citizens of Lake Tahoe. Hank the Tank, a bear responsible for 21 home break-ins since 2022, has been captured and moved to a wildlife sanctuary. In this edition, July CPI data is released, credit card debt continues to rise, and investors gain a little more confidence in the economy. Fuel Up! 🚀 Hey Fawaz! 👋 […]
Read moreAugust 14, 2023
We’ve all received (and ignored) spam calls, but what about spam texts? Turns out that 97% of spam texts are read within 15 minutes of delivery – the bots are getting smarter. In this edition, the United States’ credit rating downgrade, July jobs and what it all means for the economy. Fuel Up! 🚀 Originator Connect | […]
Read moreAugust 07, 2023
The Comedy Pet Photo Award finalists have been announced – are you more like this dog or this cat today? In this edition, the Fed decides on rates, Barbenheimer hits theaters and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 FOMC Hikes Rates .25% On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve unanimously raised rates to 5.25% – 5.5%, the highest mark in 22 years. The next decision for […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2023
Looking to make a few extra bucks? Believe it or not, people have made decent cash streaming themselves playing online slot machines, you know, in case you get tired of watching your favorite coin flipping stream. Fuel Up! 🚀 Economic Calendar Roundup Several important indicators dropped this week, just a week before the Federal Reserve meets to […]
Read moreJuly 24, 2023