Tourism plays a significant role in the U.S. economy, with certain states leading the charge by turning their unique attractions into major sources of revenue. Let’s explore which states are leading in tourism income and how they’re doing it. Did your state make the list? #1. California: Tourism Revenue Powerhouse California is a leader in […]
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Coffee Prices Set to Soar as Supply Issues Drive Historic Highs
What was once an affordable treat is now slowly becoming an expensive luxury as coffee prices worldwide begin to climb, hitting new highs just this week. Let’s take a look at the whole story. Impacting Your Daily Brew Your coffee habit is sadly getting more and more expensive to maintain as global coffee prices soar. […]
California’s 23 Taxes: Residents Paying the Price
California: the land of sunshine, innovation, and, well, some of the highest taxes in the United States. From the beaches of Los Angeles to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, residents find themselves navigating a complex landscape of state taxes. Here’s a rundown of 23 taxes that might make Californians and onlookers alike do a […]
Americans Are Putting Wallets Before Health in Stressful Times
More and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet and having to make serious decisions about seeking medical help, a new report has revealed. Here’s the full story. Healthcare Cost Management Managing healthcare costs has become a real challenge for many American families – especially those earning under the national average income of $75,000 […]
California’s Cannabis Delivery Workers Secure Deal, Cancel 4/20 Strike Threat
Eaze Technologies and union negotiators announced on Wednesday they have reached a settlement to avoid a work stoppage across California on April 20, the marijuana industry’s busiest retail day of the year. Threat of Strike Nearly 600 workers threatened to strike after ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions. Eaze Company Background Workers from 11 […]
Vermont’s Wealth Tax Aims to Bridge Financial Inequality Gap
Vermont is introducing a historic bill that would see a rise in tax payments from its wealthier residents in an attempt to fund issues brought on by the wide financial inequality in the state. Vermont’s Progressive Stance on Wealth Tax Vermont has introduced two bills aiming to impose wealth taxes on its wealthiest residents in […]
Inflation Woes Keep Federal Reserve from Reducing Interest Rates in 2024
At the start of 2024, the U.S. grappled with economic expansion and strong job growth but unexpectedly high inflation. This economic challenge is hurting the Federal Reserve’s target of a 2% inflation rate and leaving it with few options. 2024’s Economic Start The United States’ economic conditions at the start of 2024 initially showed signs […]
15 Budget Blunders Trapping You in the Paycheck Cycle
Living paycheck to paycheck isn’t ideal, yet that doesn’t stop 62% of Americans from living in that matter. If you constantly feel you can’t keep your head above water financially, it’s time to look in the mirror. All people living paycheck to paycheck are guilty of these financial blunders; how many apply to you? #1. Only Making […]
Boeing Probe Finds Half a Million Dollars in Secret Perks for Executives
Boeing recently disclosed that they had wrongly classified $500,000 worth of personal trips for executive staff, amid ongoing problems for the company. Half a Million Undisclosed During an internal review, aviation giant Boeing admitted to spending $500,000 more on executive private jet flights than had been previously disclosed. Perks of the C–Suite Chief Executive David […]
Soaring Growth for Florida’s Economy Expected in 2024
A new forecast from UCF economist Sean Snaith – the director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting – has explored the future financial prospects of the sunshine state, and it seems as though things may be taking off. Florida’s Economic Outlook As we move into the winter of 2024, Snaith predicts that Florida’s economy will […]