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Disney may be in legal hot water again over a scrapped $1 billion development plan that negatively affected the lives of hundreds of employees. Lawsuit Against Disney Two Disney employees have filed suit against their employer this week after the company abandoned development plans that required them to move from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida. … Read more

An April settlement awarding millions to affected residents of the East Palestine train derailment has been updated. Now, victims have one month to make an important decision. East Palestine Derailment On Feb 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train passing through East Palestine, Ohio, was derailed. The ensuing accident released toxic chemicals into the atmosphere … Read more

Are you struggling with debt? Is your state one of the hardest hit? Here are 15 states where people are dealing with the highest levels of debt, making it tough to stay afloat. 15. Illinois Illinois residents face a debt-to-income ratio of 1.63. High taxes, housing costs, and living expenses contribute to the state’s significant … Read more

By 2030, the world could be facing a significant oil supply surplus. This could not only affect companies, but may create cheaper fuel prices and drive changes in the job market. Understanding how these dynamics could impact Americans is important as we approach this potential new era. Change in Oil Supply The International Energy Agency … Read more

Merchants have been battling Mastercard and Visa over their hefty electronic transaction fees for almost twenty years. With $30 billion on the line, will they settle or not?   Why the Battle With the Bank Cards?  Swipe fees are more intricate than consumers know, and this is the very argument that sparked the grueling legal battle … Read more

California’s latest attempt to fix a major Medicare loophole has been a huge flop. The Medicare Maze When California set out to fix a massive flaw in Medicare this year, seniors had high hopes. But despite their best efforts, the state’s latest attempt to fix the Medicare Medigap loophole has fallen flat. If you thought … Read more

There might be a significant tax payout for some American taxpayers, and there are plenty of ways to spend your little fortune returned. Here’s some expert advice and ideas.  More Tax Refund Benefit  Wouldn’t having a bigger tax refund be nice, especially in the high-inflation economy?   More than $1,000 for Some  According to the … Read more

The proposed TikTok ban in the United States has been controversial, as some worry about privacy and security while others predict harsh economic consequences. Many are worried that the ban could have widespread economic effects. In the long-run, it could impact the lives of not only content creators and businesses, but also overall marketing strategies … 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

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