Are you dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind and retiring early to pursue your passions? With careful planning and strategic financial decisions, early retirement with $1 million could be within reach. Dreaming of Early Retirement In this guide, we’ll explore practical steps and lifestyle adjustments that can help you achieve financial independence and retire […]
Author: Joe Lysikatos
$34 Trillion and Counting: Experts Caution on Dire Economic Consequences
Prominent economists have issued a dire warning about the state of America’s debt if left unchecked. Here’s the full story. National Debt’s Dire Trajectory The Government is amassing too much debt, according to experts from the Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Blackrock – to name but a few. The Economic Toll of […]
When Did Tipping Get Out of Hand?
Tipping is out of control. At least that’s what 3 out of 4 Americans think – according to a new survey by WalletHub. Let’s take a look at their findings. Tipping Tumult Tipping is a big deal in the U.S., but it’s not so common in other parts of the world where workers are paid […]
Uber and Lyft Roll Out of Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Clash
Minimum wage worries in Minneapolis as Uber and Lyft have decided to pull out of operating in the area due to new laws that would require them to pay their drivers $1.40 per mile, $0.51c per minute, with a $5 minimum per ride, excluding tips. Here’s the full story. Uber and Lyft Exit Last week, […]
Recession Alert: Wall St. Crash Predictor Raises Concerns
Financial analyst Gary Shilling had some tough words for people across the nation this week, with a dire warning about America’s tardy economy. Expert’s Warning Despite the Biden administration repeatedly touting the strength of the economy, one expert strongly disagrees – Gary Shilling. Gary Shilling Predicts Recession Ahead In an interview with Newsweek, Shilling claimed […]
Medical Data at Risk: UnitedHealth Breach Raises Concerns
A huge data breach at one of the country’s leading health insurance providers could mean that your personal information has been compromised. Let’s take a look and see what your options are. Data Breach Bombshell On Monday, UnitedHealth Group announced that hackers had managed to invade their systems in February and stole protected health information […]
Southwest’s Departure: Layoffs and Service Cuts at Four Major Airports
Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. Layoffs Across Industries With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going to be long before they […]
Gen X Faces Retirement Crisis Amid Wealth Gap Concerns
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 2023 U.S. Retirement Survey. The Retirement Crisis Facing Gen X As Gen Xers, over 65 […]
Middle Class Betrayed as Congress Favors Rich with Tax Cuts
Congress has passed a slew of tax breaks for the wealthy worth almost $300 billion under the guise of helping the average American. Investigating Secure 2.0 Politico’s latest investigation charts the course of a 2022 bill called the Secure 2.0 Retirement Savings Act and how it has expanded into the behemoth it is now. The […]
Democrats Push Against Hedge Funds’ Grip on Housing Market
In a significant move that could reshape the housing market landscape, Democrats in Congress have recently introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at curbing the influence of hedge funds in the single-family homes sector. The “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023” The legislation, known as the “End Hedge Fund Control of American […]