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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

America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back … Read more

A new economic report shows that an enormous majority of Hawaiian residents have been priced out of the housing market due to a number of factors. Shedding Light on a Serious Problem Image Credit: Shutterstock / the__creador Economists at the University of Hawaii have shared some insights into the shocking state of housing affordability in … Read more

GM decided to use the $6 billion they had available to buy back stock instead of investing in the development of new EVs. The competition is rife. Can they really afford to do this?  GM Strategy or Bust? Image Credit: Shutterstock / Gorodenkoff GM might not have used the billions it had to build new … Read more

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 obligated to a raft of state taxes. #1. State Income Tax Image Credit: Shutterstock / NATNN California boasts the highest state income … Read more

Officials argued against the now-required financial literacy and college or career preparation courses, but Oregon legislation has mandated them as a step needed for graduation. Oregon Mandates Financial Literacy Courses for High School Students Separate courses on financial literacy are now a state-mandated requirement to graduate for Oregon high school students. The state is also … Read more

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

As the rising cost of living continues to weigh on consumers, another retail trend is rising too – shoplifting. And according to researchers, petty retail theft isn’t going away anytime soon. A Growing Problem Shoplifting is much more widespread than many of us may realize, according to a recent survey by online lending marketplace LendingTree.  … Read more

The IRS announced it’s targeting high-income earners who have failed to file tax returns. Americans seem to be both excited by the prospect of a fair tax system and nervous that the crack-down will hurt their future filings. The new initiative is a mixed bag for taxpayers. IRS Closes Major Loophole Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more

The leading electronics retailer in the U.S. is making some major changes to apply to members. The changes are said to improve loyalty and benefits for members.  Changes Starting  Costco’s making some changes for the future of the $370 billion retail group. The changes will have excellent benefits for members and Costco said it values … Read more