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The Millennial Real Estate Boom Beckons?

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In the 2020 National Housing Forecast from Realtor.com , a number of predictions stand out, among them that home price growth will flatten, to a rate of about 80 basis points. Demand will be robust, the report said, and with low rates, rising rents and “the ever-expending Millennial population” all contributing to that demand.

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TGI Fridays, Fast Casual Food To Cater To Millennial Expectations

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Whole Foods and other retailers capitalizing on the at-home health food craze were able to get out in front of millennial eating trends — or, at least, start riding at the crest of the wave. Look no further than TGI Fridays’ experimental store redesign for a new location in Corpus Christi, Texas, that opened on Monday (March 7).

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COVID Case Spike Adds Fuel To Digital-First Economy

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percent of millennial consumers say the same. As the nation did after Memorial Day, we are at another critical point in the pandemic response,” Adm. In El Paso, Texas, a curfew has been put into place to slow the rate of infection to aid “overwhelmed and exhausted” hospitals and workers. What would a return to normal look like?

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Who Will Use Self-Driving Cars?

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Ford Motor Company recently chose Austin, Texas as the next city to test and deploy self-driving vehicles. Similar sentiments were expressed in a study from the NAMIC (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies). Specifically, we expect this to appeal to the millennial generation, the elderly and the disabled,” said Moye.

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What Is Powering The Emerging Pawnaissance?

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As noted by a recent USA Today report, millennial college grads saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in student debt who get behind on payments rapidly find themselves first pushed into the deep subprime credit zone and short on funds in case of a major financial setback. Not that Smart Financial ever refers to itself as a pawn shop.

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Finovate Debuts: Student Loan Genius Gives Employers Tools to Help Millennial Workers Tackle Debt

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Today, Student Loan Genius is inviting employers to do the same thing when it comes to millennial workers and student loan debt. Headquartered in Austin, Texas. Hackley: Our CEO is a former financial planner who helped millennials achieve wellness. ” Company facts: Founded in 2013. Employs 14.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. In a state that wears autonomy on its chest, it was a bold move for two successful players to collaborate and create a $50 billion powerhouse and the largest independent bank in the great state of Texas! Credit Union Merger of the Year.

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