Guiding the Way to Financial Freedom
Deciding whether to use a credit union or bank can be a tricky process, but knowing what features are important to you in a financial institution is a great place to start. Considering Your Options If you’ve ever wondered whether banks or credit unions are a better fit for your money, it’s a good idea … Read more
Illinois has put new legislation into effect concerning children who appear in their parents’ monetized social media content. New Law to Affect Influencers hanks to a unique new law now effective in Illinois, parenting influencers who get paid for their social media content must cough up a share of the profits when their children appear … Read more
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? Image Credit: Shutterstock / New Africa If you’ve ever wondered whether your home habits are attracting burglars, it might be time to re-evaluate your safety … Read more
The IRS has announced a plan to increase audits as a result of an uptick in tax fraud. Some taxpayers are more likely to be targeted than others. Here’s how to know where you stand. IRS Promises Operational Changes After the IRS received $80 million to improve its operations, the agency has promised significant changes … Read more
Following the lead of several other states around the country, California has issued a stark warning to squatters in the Golden State. A National Issue Image Credit: Shutterstock / BearFotos In several high-profile cases in states like New York and Florida, homeowners have made national headlines as they fought to regain control of their properties … Read more
Borrowers in the United States owe a total of over $1 trillion to credit card companies. The average American owes $6,218. These are the factors influencing the rise in debts. Inflation Affecting Most Americans Image Credit: Shutterstock / Pormezz At this point in the year, most American families and individuals who do not fall into … Read more
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 … Read more
Under HB 350, Delaware hospitals stand to lose millions of dollars. Opponents of the legislation worry about impacts to patient care. Spending Bill Could Have Unintended Consequences Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirapong Manustrong The bill aims to reduce unnecessary spending, but will have a severe practical impact on healthcare in the state. Politician-Run Review Board … Read more
Following the lead of several other states around the country, California has issued a stark warning to squatters in the Golden State. A National Issue Image Credit: Shutterstock / BearFotos In several high-profile cases in states like New York and Florida, homeowners have made national headlines as they fought to regain control of their properties … Read more
Earlier this year, a minimum wage hike for many fast-food restaurants in California was announced. The move garnered national attention, and some businesses weren’t up to the task. Restaurants Close Due to Minimum Wage Hike Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirsak Californians looking to enjoy a Fosters Freeze or Mod Pizza treat in some cities are … Read more