Intuit Credit Karma
Coverage of Intuit Credit Karma in the Nexus archive.
- The sports economy is unaffordable at the bar, let alone the stadium
A survey by Intuit Credit Karma and The Harris Poll reveals rising sports costs are pricing fans out of bars and stadiums, with 1 in 5 fans avoiding watch parties due to expenses like $12 beers. Fans are split between taking on debt to attend high-cost events (e.g., $279,804 Knicks courtside tickets) or cutting back entirely, with 16% now unable to afford live events they previously could.
- Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but boilermakers and welders actually rank among the worst entry-level jobs
Gen Z is increasingly pursuing trade jobs like welding and carpentry over college, citing higher salaries and avoiding student loans. However, a WalletHub study ranks these roles among the worst entry-level jobs due to limited growth, economic sensitivity, and automation risks. Boilermakers, welders, and automotive mechanics face low job availability, seasonal instability, and hazardous conditions.