Guiding the Way to Financial Freedom
A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns. Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more
Could Baltimore have come up with a scheme to solve America’s child poverty crisis? The Rising Cost of Raising Children Children are expensive – there’s no denying that. Having children can be one of the biggest expenses a person ever undertakes, and while it comes with so many benefits, a lot of people struggle with … Read more
California’s rental market is taking a nosedive, with major cities seeing huge drops in rent prices. California Rents Take a Dip According to Zumper, an online rental platform, it could be time to move to California. California Renters Rejoice Plunging rents across the state means that what was once a super expensive place to live … Read more
Union threats across Canada could mean big repercussions for U.S. citizens. Borderline Chaos Canadian border workers have just voted in favor of strike action, igniting fears of disruptions at the borders. Union Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Strike Action The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) – the border workers union – announced Friday morning … Read more
Ride-sharing and delivery drivers in Massachusetts have won a historic legal case. Here are the details. Massachusetts Drivers’ Wage Win A huge win for Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts, as the state’s Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced that they will now earn a minimum wage of $32.50 per hour. Historic Minimum Wage Announcement … Read more
New York is facing a crisis that could affect everyone that lives in the city. Here are the details. MTA’s Financial Crisis Looms New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) could be on the brink of ruin. A $16.5 billion budget shortfall has left the city’s public transit system in chaos, and New Yorkers in limbo. … Read more
As calls for a tax on billionaires ramp up across the world, a new study commissioned by Brazil has claimed that we might finally be in a position to successfully tax the world’s richest people. Here’s the full story. A Potential $250 Billion Jackpot According to Forbes 2024 World’s Billionaires List, there are just under … Read more
Texans are taking on Wall Street, and not everyone is convinced that they’ll be able to pull it off. Here’s the full story. The Lone Star State’s Big Financial Gambit The Lone Star State is about to shake up Wall Street with its own brand of cowboy capitalism as bankers get ready to launch The … Read more
Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. Here are the details. VW’s Massive Investment in Rivian Volkswagen (VW) has just announced a huge $5 billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. The deal has already sent Rivian’s stock soaring by over 50%, and … Read more
Worries have been raised after Walmart announced a change to its in-store prices. Here are the full details. Smart Shopping Your next trip to the supermarket might become an entirely new experience due to this cutting-edge tech: electronic shelf labels (ESLs). Stickering the Future Walmart has just announced it’s ditching the old-school price stickers in … Read more