Good2Know: YouTube TV Hikes Rate & Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Back
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YouTube TV Price Hike
Another streaming service is raising its prices on customers. YouTube TV announced that it's raising its monthly subscription from $65 per month to a whopping $73 per month. That's more than a 12% increase. The company said the price hike is due to rising content costs.
The higher price went into effect yesterday for new customers, while existing ones are most likely going to see the raise on their April bill. It's worth noting that YouTube TV lost the rights to the Major League Baseball Network after the two sides failed to reach a deal.
Ben & Jerry's Fan Favorite Returns
Ben & Jerry's is bringing back a fan favorite promotion called Free Cone Day. After going dark for more than three years due to the pandemic, the ice cream company decided it's time to bring it back. On April 3, from noon to 8 p.m., you can get in line as many times as you want, and no flavor is off limits.
Ahead of the release of October's consumer inflation data Tuesday, you may notice changes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When it comes to how it estimates health insurance costs, the move is expected to give a boost to the U.S. inflation measure which will reverse a trend that has provided some relief.
A handful of retailers will report earnings this week, including Home Depot, Target, Walmart and Macy's, as gas prices peaked in September to the end of this latest quarter while borrowing costs remain at their highest levels in decades.