Daily Money 02-17-21

Good morning, Daily Money subscribers, I hope you have power out there! It's looking rough in Texas. It's Nathan Bomey with your ... 

INSIGHT OF THE DAY: Some of those temperatures are absurd. Should you head outside and idle your car to keep it from dying on you? No way. AAA says it's not a good idea. Better to start your engine and idle it only for the time it takes to fasten your seat belt.

On to the news of the day ...

1. Will cities make a comeback after the pandemic? If so, they'll be digging out of a big hole. Cities have lost 400,000 jobs permanently since the pandemic began, Paul Davidson reports.

2. Even Warren Buffett makes investing mistakes. So don't sweat a few missteps here or there. Here's what you can learn from the Oracle of Omaha's miscues.

3. Ever wanted to hit the road in a van converted into living quarters? This could be your chance. #VanLife has taken off during the pandemic, I reported today.

4. #VanLife isn't as easy as it looks, though. Here are some practical tips on how to get started. 

5. The chicken sandwich wars are just beginning. First there was Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. Now McDonald's and Burger King are going at it with new chicken sandwiches and deals.

More news below.

--Nathan Bomey, Money reporter