Sarah's Data Hub

Unfiltered thoughts and facts on life, economy, and everyday choices.

  • Common Job Scams and How to Avoid Them

    Common Job Scams and How to Avoid Them

    As I sipped my freshly brewed coffee on a crisp fall morning, I received a long text message from an unknown person. The message contained information about a remote job offer. I could see that it was sent not only to me but also to several other recipients. This person introduced herself as Rebecca Harris,…

  • Why Millions of Jobs Go Unfilled

    Why Millions of Jobs Go Unfilled

    Many qualified job seekers are applying, interviewing, and still coming up empty — even as millions of jobs sit unfilled. Why is that happening? This article dives into the strange realities of today’s job market, from ghost job postings and offshored roles to AI replacing entry-level positions and hidden gaps in hiring practices. Using a mix…

  • How Your Personal Data Is Exposed

    How Your Personal Data Is Exposed

    Strange Spam Calls and Texts I’ve been getting spam calls and text messages for the past five years, and it’s only gotten worse recently. Most of these messages are obviously scams (at least to me), claiming I won a $5,000 lottery or offering a “remote job.” Before five years ago, the only calls or texts…

  • Does $139/Year Prime Membership Really Come with Free Shipping?

    Does $139/Year Prime Membership Really Come with Free Shipping?

    Amazon Prime Membership Revenue In 2024, Amazon generated $44.37 billion[1] solely from its Prime membership subscriptions. This highlights the program’s popularity and the significant role membership fees play in Amazon’s overall business strategy and financial success. Free Shipping Benefits of Amazon Prime One of the main selling points of Prime membership is “free two-day or…

This is how it all started…

I started Sarah’s Data Hub because I’ve personally felt the impact of rising costs in so many areas of life. From housing that keeps getting less affordable to tuition fees that climb higher every year, it became clear that everyday expenses are stretching budgets and affecting choices in real ways. Even the job market feels more competitive, making it harder to keep up with the costs of living.

This blog examines these challenges in a straightforward way, covering housing, education, living expenses, the job market, and business practices that shape the economy around us. I aim to break down these issues clearly and evenly, so readers can understand how different parts of life are being affected and see the bigger picture of rising costs.