If your education stopped short of teaching you how to manage your finances, these tips can help you get on the right track. Closing Gaps in Financial Education For some reason, most schools still don’t include personal finance lessons as part of the standard curriculum, leaving young adults in the lurch as they go out […]
Author: Haley White
Rent-Free Living: Adult Children Draining Parents’ Savings – Time for Contributions?
Renowned financial guru Suze Orman has sparked debate by saying that parents should ask for financial contributions from their adult children who still live at home. Suze Orman’s Advice for Parents Financial advice from a blog post that Suze Orman published last year has resurfaced, and its contents have created a bit of a stir. […]
“Proud to Pay More” – Wealthy Progressives are Calling for Tax Hikes for the Rich
A coalition of uber-rich progressives have started a campaign to increase their own tax liabilities. Some Rich Global Citizens Advocate for Fairness In a bold show of solidarity with the working class, a select group of wealthy heirs and executives are advocating for increased taxes for the rich. The group includes a Rockefeller descendant, Walt […]
Protect Your Home: Safeguard Against Break-Ins with Expert Tips
Every year, millions of homes are broken into and burgled in the United States. Here’s how to keep your home from becoming a statistic. Is Your Home Vulnerable to Break-Ins? If you’ve ever wondered whether your home habits are attracting burglars, it might be time to re-evaluate your safety protocols. While home burglaries are on […]
California Fast Food Workers to Earn $20 Per Hour; Exec Warns of Food Price Hikes
An executive from a major fast food brand has spoken out against California’s recent minimum wage increase, slamming the decision and promising price hikes for food as a result. California Raises Minimum Wage for Some Workers For some fast food employees in the state of California, their paychecks are about to get a nice big […]
IRS Targets Small Businesses for COVID Relief Fund Fraud, Aims to Recover Nearly $1 Trillion in Misused Funds
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on small businesses that may have improperly used federally-backed COVID relief funds. IRS Launches Investigation Into CARES Act Fraud In a strong show of action, the IRS has assigned 30,000 agents from their ranks to dig into millions of potential fraud cases related to CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]
Nike Axes 1500 Jobs, Joins Trend of Large Companies in Mass Layoffs
The company’s CEO took responsibility for the decision to lay off 2% of their workforce. Nike CEO Announces Two Rounds of Layoffs Joining several other large companies making severe cuts to their staff, Nike has announced a round of layoffs that will affect over 1,500 people. The company’s CEO, John Donahoe, shared a memo to […]
Banking on a Tax Refund? Don’t Count on It This Year: Millions See Drops
Millions of Americans are finding their tax refund is significantly lower than expected. Here’s what changed. Tax Refunds Are Lower For Millions According to the IRS, tax refunds are, on average, two-thirds of what they were last year. So far, over two and a half million people have filed their taxes and received refunds, and […]
Gen Z Is Miserable at Work, Boomers Call Out Money-Driven Priorities
America’s youngest adults prioritize salary and advancement over other factors when job hunting. Is that setting them up for misery in their career? Are Gen Z Workers Entitled, or Do They Just Know Their Worth? It’s unsurprising that young adults from Generation Z have a different outlook and set of priorities than their predecessors. Some […]
Politicians: Minimum Wage Stuck at $7.25 per Hour—Time to Step Up!
The minimum wage is hotly debated in the United States. This election year, we explore the potential impacts of raising the federal minimum wage. Minimum Wage Has Not Changed in 15 Years While some states have opted to increase the minimum wage on a regional level, the federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per […]