California’s rental market is taking a nosedive, with major cities seeing huge drops in rent prices. California Rents Take a Dip According to Zumper, an online rental platform, it could be time to move to California. California Renters Rejoice Plunging…
The $500 Tip Guilt Trap: Americans Feel the Pressure
A new study has revealed a curious habit that most Americans are unwillingly partaking in that’s costing them upwards of $500 a year. Curious as to what that could be? A Divisive Issue Tipping – it’s a controversial subject. With…
California’s $20 Fast Food Wage Ignites Statewide Minimum Wage Push
Following the historic regulation recently imposed in California, which granted a $20 minimum wage for all fast food workers, advocate groups are now pushing for further wage increases – this time targeting all of California’s working residents. Extending California’s $20…
Degree or Debt Trap? The 2024 College Conundrum
New survey findings have tried to answer an age-old question – is college worth it? Degree Dilemma It’s a question that many people have asked over the years, and one that’s still relevant – especially in today’s economy – is…
Is a $90,000 College Degree Still Worth It?
College in America just got more expensive for millions of students. Here’s the full story. The Escalating Cost of College America’s colleges are close to hitting the $100,000 per year mark, as multiple institutes have confirmed that they will start…
Why Gen Z Rejects the Big Paycheck Dream and What They’re Changing at Work
Generation Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – will soon make up almost 30% of the global workforce, according to estimates from the World Economic Forum. But while these youngsters are slowly making their presence felt in the…
Biden’s Tough New Crime Strategy: What You Need to Know
The Biden Administration has just signed a new law that could make it harder for criminals to stay operating in states that have big crime problems. A Boost for Blue This weekend, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan “Recruit and…
Just How Cash-Rich Are New Yorkers? Why They’re Snubbing Mortgages
If you’ve been thinking about moving to New York you may want to reconsider, following a new report from a real estate broker. Cash is King The Big Apple’s real estate scene has hit a new level of exclusivity, with…
Inside Biden’s Billion-Dollar Plan to Slash Energy Bills
The Biden Administration has just announced a new reform that could end up saving you a lot of money in the long run. A New Era for Energy The government announced today that they’re planning to spend billions on modernizing…
Survey Shock: Gen X Faces Retirement Disaster
Retirement is emerging as a looming nightmare for the oldest members of Generation X. Despite making up one-fifth of the population, and this generation is silently grappling with the largest wealth gap of any cohort, as revealed in the Schroders…
Walmart’s Pay Setup: Execs Cash In as Workers Count Pennies
This week, there’s been a considerable outcry after an El Pais article delved into the pay discrepancies in America’s biggest retail chain, Walmart. Here’s what the report had to say. Walmart’s Wage Chasm According to El Pais, there’s nowhere that…
States Stir the Tip Jar — New Pay Rules for Service Workers
In a move that could potentially help hundreds of thousands of Americans across the United States, at least five states are reconsidering the age-old practice of allowing businesses to pay below the minimum wage to workers who are reliant on…