10 ways you’re wasting money on groceries, Google Flights launches tool for cheap options

October 24, 2024 | Read Online

Netflix has just completed its most profitable months since its founding in 1997. But who do they view as their top competitor? Find out more later in this email.

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10 Ways You’re Wasting Money on Groceries

Do you buy in bulk, use coupons, look for sales and shop with a specific list? If not, chances are you’re wasting money on groceries. Let’s fix that. Read more.

New: Google Flights Rolls Out New Feature To Find Cheap Flights

Is price your No. 1 criteria when looking for flights? Google Flights now makes it easy for you with this one-click option. Read more.

New Details on Chick-fil-A’s Upcoming Streaming TV App Launch

Chick-fil-A is launching its streaming TV app in less than one month. Here’s what Chick-fil-A streaming will offer to read, watch, listen, play and more as it competes with Netflix, Disney and others. Read more.

Should You Fully Fund Your IRA Early in the Year?

There are pros and cons to funding your IRA up to the allowed limit early in the year. However, long-term, it’s hard to beat (extra) time in the market. Read more.

📺️ Netflix Just Completed Its Most Profitable 3 Months Ever

Netflix just recorded its most profitable quarter in the company’s history with a net income of more than $2 billion and a profit margin greater than 20%.

The company surprised and delighted shareholders on its earnings call and as of this writing is up 65% year to date.

This all after the streaming industry sent a clear signal that its “land grab” days are over and that it’s buckling down to focus on profitability. Netflix even told everyone it will stop reporting subscriber numbers after this year.

Still, the company that started as a mail-only DVD service in 1997 has, in the last five quarters, grown its subscriber base in Asia (+24%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (+15%), Latin America (+13%) and United States/Canada/Australia/New Zealand (+10%).

It continues to broaden its subscriber lead over Disney+ and now views YouTube as its top competitor.

“With the most expensive Netflix package now costing $22.99 per month … It turns out that raising prices, while still growing your customer base, is an unsurprising recipe for success,” Chartr reported. “Netflix’s third quarter was the company’s most profitable in its history, with profits up 41% year on year.”

📊 Stat of the Day

🚗 9.3%: The share of U.S. car dealerships (~17,000 total) that the 10 largest dealership groups own. It’s an all-time high. The top 150 dealership groups also accounted for nearly one-quarter of all 2023 sales. It’s getting harder to buy dealerships, but it’s lucrative for those at the top.

💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals

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Full Show: Top 7 Convenience Stores in America and Entrepreneurship Is Great for Our Economy

A recent survey revealed the top convenience stores for customer satisfaction. If you have never heard Clark talk about convenience stores like Wawa, Sheetz, and Buc-ee's, you are missing out on the excitement! (Let us know what your favorite convenience store is in the comments below!) Also, we’ve seen a great rise in entrepreneurship over the last few years which is great for our economy. In fact, a stat from the New York Times says businesses formed from 2020-2022 have created 7.4 million new jobs in the U.S. Clark is encouraged by this wave of opportunity.

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