Matcha — a green tea powder deeply rooted in Japanese tea ceremonies — has surged in U.S. popularity in recent years. Its vibrant green color has become a social media staple, flaunted by influencers and wellness-conscious consumers. Performative as it may seem, matcha is also addictively delicious — at least to some. To others, it […]

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About half of Americans (51%) say they regularly stress out about money, according to an April 2025 NerdWallet survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll. That stress hits some groups of Americans harder than others. According to the survey, women are more likely to say they stress about money regularly than men (56% vs. 45%),

Mileage Plan is out and Atmos Rewards is in. Atmos Rewards, the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, launched today, retaining Alaska’s most compelling differentiator among major U.S. airline loyalty programs: allowing passengers to earn miles based on distance flown. Later in 2026, Atmos Rewards will go a step further by giving

The stock could be set to rebound after a pricing misstep has hurt its results this year. UnitedHealth Group (UNH -1.53%) has run into a very difficult stretch, with the stock price cut nearly in half over the past year. However, a few well-known investors scooped up shares of the stock in the second quarter,

BMO, the Canadian-founded bank, has added a new travel option to its portfolio of credit cards. Launched on Aug. 18, 2025, the BMO Escape Credit Card charges a $150 annual fee and features a metal design. Here’s what the card offers. BMO Escape Credit Card: Basics Welcome bonus: Earn 45,000 bonus points when you spend

Bad news, coffee drinkers: According to the latest inflation report, the average retail price of roasted coffee has risen 14.8% since last July. Worse news: Some of President Donald Trump’s highest new tariffs started this month and are throwing the coffee supply chain into disarray. They appear destined to send prices of America’s go-to beverage

These two restaurant stocks have plenty of long-term growth potential. Investing in the restaurant industry presents challenges. These include changing consumer tastes and economic pressures that cause people to cut back on discretionary spending. Right now, there’s a lot of economic uncertainty, including from the administration’s tariff policy. That presents short-term headwinds, including potentially higher

What is a family office? A family office is a private company that manages the wealth of a high-net-worth family. In addition to investment management, a family office may provide related services such as estate planning, business oversight, insurance oversight, tax preparation, real estate management, charitable giving and more. Family offices tend to have several

Restaurants are starting to see a drop in traffic and pressure from higher commodity prices and labor costs. So, it’s no surprise restaurant stocks are down big this year, but the size of the drop in names like Cava and Chipotle are shocking. In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel