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  McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski Warns of Two-Tiered Economy as Lower-Income Consumers Skip Meals, Forcing Fast-Food Giant to Launch Value Meals Key Takeaways McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski describes a  two-tier economic reality  where upper-income households ($100k+) are thriving while lower-income consumers are struggling significantly . The fast-food giant reports  double-digit traffic declines  among lower-income customers, with many skipping breakfast entirely or choosing to eat at home to save money . McDonald's response includes launching  eight new Extra Value Meals  priced at 15% less than buying items separately, plus limited-time $5 breakfast and $8 dinner bundles . This economic split isn't isolated to McDonald's - other chains like  Chipotle  and Kohl's are reporting similar patterns of consumer behavior based on income levels . The richest 10% of Americans (earning $250k+) now account for  half of all consumer spending ...

Bed Bath & Beyond Home Grand Opening: Nashville Store Revives Iconic Brand, Honors Legacy Coupons & 20% Off Deals Key Takeaways Bed Bath & Beyond reopened Friday in Nashville under the name "Bed Bath & Beyond Home" The Brand House Collective owns the revived chain after bankruptcy closure in 2023 Legacy blue and white coupons are accepted at the new stores Four additional Nashville-area locations planned with 80 more stores by next year Focus shifted to seasonal home decor, bedroom furnishings, and bath products Company closed 300+ stores during 2023 bankruptcy proceedings The Resurrection Nobody Asked For But Everyone Expected Friday morning in Nashville. Rain drummed against storefront windows while shoppers clutched crumpled blue coupons like winning lottery tickets. Bed Bath & Beyond Home opened its doors, note the awkward addition of "Home" to the familiar name, like adding "Senior" to distinguish father from son. The Brand ...

  Key Takeaways Trump considers eliminating capital gains tax on primary home sales, linking it to Fed rate cuts . Current law exempts $250K (single) / $500K (married) gains since 1997—unadjusted for inflation . 29M+ homeowners could exceed exemption thresholds today; high-cost areas hit hardest . Critics argue removal primarily benefits wealthy sellers (avg. net worth: $5.7M) . NAR claims tax creates “stay-put penalty,” freezing inventory as seniors delay downsizing . The Proposal in a Nutshell Trump’s Oval Office remarks hit like a whiskey shot—no chaser. “We are thinking about no tax on capital gains on houses,” he told reporters, flanked by leather chairs and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. . He framed it as a housing market fix, snarling that the Federal Reserve’s refusal to slash rates forced his hand. “If the Fed would lower the rates, we wouldn’t even have to do that” . Within hours, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed his words endorsed her  No Tax on Home S...