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 […]
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Untaxed Wealth at $8.5 Trillion: Supreme Court Reviews Taxation Laws
A report by Americans for Tax Fairness has revealed alarming trends in untaxed wealth among America’s elite, sparking questions about financial equity and coinciding with a pivotal Supreme Court case. Here’s the full story. Massive Accumulation of Untaxed Capital Gains In a surprise revelation, a recent report from Americans for Tax Fairness has shed light […]
IRS Advice: Parents Should File Taxes Amid $78 Billion Legislative Limbo
Congress is weighing whether to pass a tax package that would impact millions of families by increasing the child tax credit. In the meantime, should you wait to file your taxes until the decision is made? The IRS commissioner has weighed in. Parents Question When to File Taxes While Tax Bill is Uncertain Tax season […]
Stretch Your Dollar: Top 14 States for Affordable Retirement Living
A 2023 study ranked states by how affordable they would be to retire to. Some of the results have surprised seniors looking for a place to spend their golden years. Deciding Where to Retire for Your Budget Making decisions about where to enjoy your retirement isn’t always about what kinds of amenities are around. Sometimes, […]
Fast Food Jobs On The Chopping Block in California Ahead of $20 Minimum Wage
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 […]
Student Loan Pause: 50% Await 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 […]
Florida Cracks Down on Squatters, Putting an 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 Home Sellers Will Have to Share Profits in New Assistance Program
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 […]
Tax Season Blunders: 9 Common Filing Errors to Dodge This Spring
Tax Season Blunders: 9 Common Filing Errors to Dodge This SpringWith the 2024 tax filing deadline just around the corner, you might want to review these tips to make sure you’re not falling into tax traps this year. Tax Season Approaches Tax season is upon us, and millions of Americans are anxiously waiting to compile […]
Gen Z Gambles on Housing Market Dive: Affordable Dream Homes or Economic Fallout?
America’s youngest adults are hoping for a cataclysmic event in the housing market that would cause home values to plummet. Find out why. Study Shows Gen Z Hope for Housing Crash Last month, Lending Tree released a study that revealed that more than half of Generation Z are actively hoping for a significant downturn in […]