Know Your Dough!

#1. What factor contributed significantly to the popularity of Stanley cups among consumers?

The limited-edition Valentine's Day versions sold at Target

The cups' handle, tapered shape, and straw top design

Positive recommendations from a mom-focused product-recommendation blog

The cups' association with a century-old company

#2. What are some options to consider when negotiating with your credit card company to reduce interest rates or find relief?

Stopping all payments temporarily to negotiate the principal balance.

Ignoring financial hardship and continuing regular payments.

Requesting a lower rate while in good standing and mentioning competitive offers.

Exploring balance transfer options without mentioning competitive offers.

#3. What is the key factor determining the potential rebranding of Bally Sports after the 2024 MLB season?

The uncertainty of NBA TV rights

Amazon's investment and streaming service deal

Approval from the overseeing judge

Sinclair's $400 million payment to Diamond Sports Group

#4. What was the total amount of merchandise returns in the retail industry in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation's report?

$101 billion

$1 trillion

$743 billion

$14.5 billion

#5. Which financial approach do frugal individuals typically prioritize when it comes to saving money?

Funding extravagant vacations

Acquiring real estate properties

Maintaining an emergency fund

Investing in high-risk stocks

#6. What sustainable innovation has Nespresso introduced to address concerns about single-use plastic waste in their coffee pods?

Creating reusable coffee pods with recyclable materials.

Repurposing used pods into sneakers through the Re: Ground project.

Introducing a pod recycling program.

Developing biodegradable coffee pods.

#7. What is the main concern of Macy's board regarding the external investor group's bid?

The board is unhappy with the bid amount of $5.8 billion.

The board doubts the investor group's ability to execute the revitalization plan.

The board is concerned about losing control of the company.

The board is worried about the declining share price.

#8. What organization currently holds the publishing rights for Sports Illustrated?

The Arena Group

Authentic Brands Group

Ross Levinsohn

Sports Illustrated Union

#9. What is the main economic benefit that the Detroit metro economy is expected to receive from the Detroit Lions' playoff game?

$52 million boost from the playoff game

$1,097 average ticket price

Detroit's ongoing revitalization efforts

A surge in demand for bars, restaurants, and hotels

#10. What is the goal of the IRS's "Simple Notice Initiative" for the 2024 tax season?

To simplify common tax documents and improve their clarity.

To make tax documents longer and more complex.

To increase the number of letters sent to individual taxpayers.

To allocate $80 billion over a decade for online document processing.

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