Guiding the Way to Financial Freedom
Colorado’s ski towns are stirring up a storm with a controversial idea: taxing homes that sit empty for most of the year. Empty Homes, Empty Wallets Resort communities across the state are pushing for a “vacancy tax” to tackle the housing crisis that’s hitting locals hard. Pushing for Change in Resort Communities The Colorado Association … Read more
California is facing a financial hurricane, and people are furious with Governor Gavin Newsom. World Cup Windfall California is gearing up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and state officials are buzzing about the upcoming economic boost. The Reality While the projected windfall of $1.2 billion sounds like a huge amount of money, it’s … Read more
Gretchen Whitmer has just taken on HOAs across Michigan. Who won? A Big Win For… Michigan homeowners just scored a huge victory, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. New Law Overrides HOA Restrictions From October 8, 2024, homeowner associations (HOAs) can no longer stop Michiganders from adding energy-efficient upgrades to their … Read more
Southwest Airlines is saying goodbye to its famous open seating plan. Farewell to Free-for-All Southwest is officially ditching the free-for-all seating arrangement in favor of assigned seats and extra-legroom options. It’s the end of an era for a policy that has been a huge part of the airline’s brand for over 50 years now. Legroom … Read more
How has Gavin Newsom’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers affected the state? The Employment Policies Institute thinks it knows the answer. California’s $20 Wage Woes A new survey is claiming that California’s fast-food industry is in turmoil – thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law. Fast Food Fiasco According to the … Read more
A historic court case could be on the cards as the DOJ takes on one of the world’s biggest computer software firms in a fight over consumer rights. DOJ Slams Adobe with Massive Lawsuit Image Credit: Shutterstock / LifetimeStock The U.S. Department of Justice has just body slammed Adobe with a huge lawsuit, accusing the … Read more
The Biden administration just dropped a huge $71 million injection to supercharge America’s solar industry. This influx of cash is set to create jobs, slash energy costs, and build a cleaner, greener future. Funding to Improve Solar Manufacturing Capabilities According to the Department of Energy (DOE), this funding will improve America’s solar manufacturing capabilities, address … Read more
Arrowhead brand bottled water might be nearing its end. Bottled Water Giant Faces Watershed Moment The U.S. Forest Service has just dealt a huge blow to BlueTriton Brands – the company behind Arrowhead bottled water. They’ve ordered the company to shut down its entire pipeline operation in the San Bernardino Mountains right away. Mountain Springs … Read more
Sales of many Americans’ favorite purchases are down across the board this year, causing the industry a great deal of worry. An Unexpected Trend As the U.S. gears up for a heated election season, there’s a surprising sales (or lack of) trend – gun sales are falling, not rising. Presidential Elections and Firearm Sales Surges … Read more
Despite global financial strife, people working in this industry are set for a HUGE windfall. While America Tightens Its Belt, Defense Contractors Pop Champagne As the cost of living crisis continues to affect Americans nationwide, and with rising interest rates, rent, and housing prices prompting CNN to claim that ‘the American Dream is under siege,’ … Read more