Joining a long list of companies making employment cuts, Spirit Airlines has announced furloughs for a large group of pilots. Spirit Airlines Looks to Save Money Budget airline Spirit Airlines has been a preferred option for years for many people who prefer to travel light. Their hefty baggage fees offset the low flight prices, but […]
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New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brings Relief to Millions
Revisions to federal plans to forgive student loans could have a major impact on millions of Americans. President Looks to “Plan B” to Fight Student Debt After the Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s $400 billion plan to forgive student loans for millions of borrowers, the administration has announced what they’re calling “Plan B” — a […]
Earn on the Side: 15 Profitable Side Gigs to Consider
Considering looking for a second job or side hustle to supplement your income? Check out these options that can help pad your bank account. Most Americans Could Use Extra Money If you’re finding yourself in need of some extra cash to make ends meet, you’re not alone. Two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck […]
UPS Terminates Remote Work after Significant Job Cuts
UPS is the latest in a string of employers making headlines for demanding their remote employees return to work in the office. They’ve also just announced that they’re cutting 12,000 jobs. UPS Announces Mass Layoffs International shipping giant UPS has announced a significant round of layoffs to come in 2024. The company says they plan […]
California’s $20 Minimum Wage Puts Fast Food Jobs in Danger
Fast food companies prepare to lay off staff to avoid increased payroll expenses. Minimum Wage Increase Driving Job Cuts Effective April 1st, some fast food companies in California will be required to offer their employees a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This has prompted some companies to initiate rounds of layoffs to avoid the […]
Freeze on Loan Repayment : Halfway to Forgiveness, Skip Payments
Millions of borrowers are saying no to student loan payments that have come due since the payment pause ended. Find out why these borrowers are refusing to make their payments. 40% of Student Loan Borrowers Not Paying Close to half of all student loan borrowers who have had loan payments come due following the end […]
Squatter Problem Solved: Florida Puts End to the “Scam”
Evicting unlawful squatters has been a difficult process until now, and Florida homeowners are thrilled that their properties will have more protection going forward. Florida Changes Rights for Squatters In many states, squatters — people living in a property without permission — are granted rights under the law that make it challenging for homeowners to […]
California’s Aid Program: Home Sellers Split Profits for Support
A homebuyer assistance program in California provides a down payment to some people who are purchasing homes, but there’s a caveat that buyers should be aware of. CalHFA Dream for All Initiative Returns California has reintroduced a program that initially started in 2022. This homebuyer assistance, conceived by Senator Toni G. Atkins, offers a loan […]
Will Stretching Mortgages to 100 Years Secure the American Dream?
Real estate mogul and author Grant Cardone predicted that the future of homeownership will look drastically different sooner rather than later. Is Homeownership a Pipe Dream for the Average American? In an economy that has seen home prices double in some areas over the past few years, Americans who wish to become homeowners are running […]
Is the Future of Journalism at Risk? L.A. Times Layoffs Raise Alarm
One-fifth of the journalists working for the Los Angeles Times will be saying goodbye to their jobs this week as the company faces a “financial crisis.” Journalists Laid off in Mass Numbers The newsroom at the Los Angeles Times will be a little quieter now, following a layoff of over a hundred journalists. A majority […]