Guiding the Way to Financial Freedom
The NCAA is on the cusp of settling a historic lawsuit that could signal a large payday for thousands of student athletes. Potential Billion Dollar Settlement Student-athletes across the US could be looking at hefty payouts from the National Collegiate Athletics Association, after the association moved to settle three antitrust lawsuits. NCAA and the ‘Power … Read more
As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more
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
America’s most iconic fast food chain has refuted claims that its menu prices have outstripped the inflation rate, after photos of $18 Big Mac meals went viral last year. On the Defense McDonald’s prices have soared in recent years, with many Americans viewing their meal deals as a luxury rather than an affordable option. But … Read more
Some Costco customers have expressed outrage over the discontinuation of one of their favorite grocery items. And while the warehouse club retail chain has confirmed the news, their reasoning for taking the product off the shelves may surprise you. An Unhappy Change Costco shoppers are notoriously loyal to the warehouse retail giant. Why else would … Read more
Understanding the nuances of tipping can help you to deal with this practice more confidently. Recent cultural shifts have brought tipping expectations to even more industries, frustrating many customers who can’t figure out what is appropriate. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about tipping in the U.S. The Basics of Tipping in … Read more
Americans are fed up with work and now they’re striking. From Mickey Mouse to Mop Buckets Just this year we’ve seen picket lines at Southwest Airlines, railway workers gearing up to stop working, Denver janitors voting to put their mops down in protest over wages. Even Disneyland workers voted to strike earlier this year (which … Read more
A popular burger chain is facing the culmination of a difficult year of economic failures, and could be standing on the edge of bankruptcy – and the end of the business entirely. Hemorrhaging Cash BurgerFi, a popular fast-casual burger chain is currently hemorrhaging cash, and the company fears it may be forced to file for … Read more
Boeing planes are waiting for parts as its 737 Max and 787 planes are on the ground and cannot make trips at present. The delay has already cost the company billions; each day, it adds to that growing total. Why Are the Planes Grounded? Boeing models 737 and 787 cannot fly their scheduled trips as … Read more
Could next year see the smallest social security benefits hike since 2021? Here’s what you need to know. Safeguarding against Inflation The Social Security Administration traditionally calculates how much benefits would increase each year by providing cost of living adjustments (COLA). This is to account for inflation and protect the purchasing power of its beneficiaries. … Read more