Investing

Dine Brands Talks Shareholder Value: Now Prove It

There is a moment in every activist situation when rhetoric shifts before the numbers do. That moment just occurred at Dine Brands. We have a meaningful holding in the company and have been pushing for accountability for shareholder value on several levels.For the first time in recent memory, management explicitly…

How Do Title Loans Work, And Are They Worth The Risk?

Key takeaways Car title loans are a convenient way to get fast cash if you own your vehicle outright. These loans are risky though, as they use your vehicle as collateral and come with steep borrowing costs. Consider an alternative, like a credit card, personal loan or payday alternative loan,…

Are digital price tags driving grocery price hikes?

Does your grocery store hike the price of milk during your hurried commute home? Is it raising the cost of ice cream during a July heat wave? Are you seeing “personalized” prices based on your income or shopping history? As technology advances, these scenarios are becoming increasingly realistic. Put simply,…