J. Lysikatos 
Following the historic regulation recently imposed in California, which granted a $20 minimum wage for all fast food workers, advocate groups are now pushing for further wage increases – this time targeting all of California’s working residents. Extending California’s $20 Minimum Wage Wage advocate group One Fair Wage is pushing lawmakers to extend California’s new … Read more
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might have noticed a changing trend in the world of chocolate. Higher prices and smaller candy bars are becoming the norm – and unfortunately it’s not going to stop there, as a recent report reveals there’s a lot of change coming in the future. Let’s see what’s going … Read more
If you’re one of the hundreds of millions who shop at Walmart every week, you may be entitled to a rather large chunk of money following the results of a $45 million class-action settlement. Here are the details. Walmart’s $45 Million Settlement Any Walmart customers who bought certain types of food from any of their … Read more
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has caused a surge in green policies and a net boom for sustainable companies. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been happening and where the sector could go from here. The Birth of the IRA In 2022, Biden announced the creation of the landmark IRA, a new federal law … Read more
A recent report by WalletHub has revealed the states in which people are struggling the most financially. Here are their findings. WalletHub’s State Rankings WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to find where people have the most collection accounts – which are debts sold to debt collection agencies due to lack of payments. These debt agencies … Read more
JPMorgan Chase Bank has courted controversy this week with a new feature and the launch of Chase Media Solutions, which critics are worried could spell big issues for your data privacy. Here’s the full report. Inescapable Ads Targeted ads are quite literally everywhere. Data Harvesting Whenever you search for something online, watch a video, or … Read more
California workers might need to prepare for a worker revolution, as Assembly Bill 2751 – the right to disconnect bill – is being considered by lawmakers. Read on to find out more about the bill. California’s New Legislation New legislation being debated in California could finally see the end of bosses harassing workers long after … Read more
Following the announcement last week that Dollar Tree is shutting 600 of its stores, another popular bargain business is set to close down all of its stores. Here’s the full story. Bargain Bonanza Everyone loves a bargain. That’s why one of America’s most popular chain stores is the 99 Cent Store – it’s a national … Read more
President Joe Biden recently revealed his plan for public transportation if he wins the White House race in November. Here’s a breakdown of what Biden’s Budget for 2025 means for you and your community. Budget Breakdown President Biden is proposing to allocate $16.8 billion for public transportation, an increase of $198 million from last year. … Read more
While the job market seems to be in relatively good shape, some states are feeling the burn – Illinois being one of them. Here’s the full story. Factories in Crisis In the last three months, factories in Illinois have been struggling. Layoffs and Shutdowns There have been a lot of layoffs, and in total, four … Read more
Following the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that was implemented in California just this week, it seems as though pay rises are on trend. Los Angeles Council members have just approved a recommendation for a pay hike that will affect hundreds of workers. Here’s the full story. LA Bus Drivers’ Wage Increase If … Read more
It’s a good time to work in New York City, as Mayor Eric Adams has just announced a huge increase in the minimum wage. Here’s the full story. Mayor Eric Adams Makes Historic Minimum Wage Announcement On Tuesday, April 2nd, Eric Adams announced a historic change to the minimum wage that is set to benefit … Read more
College in America just got more expensive for millions of students. Here’s the full story. The Escalating Cost of College America’s colleges are close to hitting the $100,000 per year mark, as multiple institutes have confirmed that they will start charging upwards of $95,000 p/y from this fall. America’s College Price Surge While some law … Read more
The housing market in America is in deep trouble, according to senior economists. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been saying. The Housing Market Crisis New data from real estate website Redfin has revealed something that a lot of people may have already realized – the housing market is tough. Rising Income Requirements According … Read more
The Biden Administration has unveiled a next-level funding investment into renewable green energy that they say could provide infinite energy. Let’s take a look at their plans. Biden Administration’s Push for Net Zero President Biden and the department of energy (DOE) have announced a big move toward shifting to net zero, with a $60 million … Read more
The recent solar eclipse in Texas is projected to generate a significant economic boost. With major cities like Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio in its path, the event attracted millions of residents and tourists. Economists estimate visitor spending to reach hundreds of millions, with each visitor spending around $300. Despite concerns about inflation, Texas’ … Read more
Lawmakers in multiple states are trying to abolish the subminimum wage, which allows employers to hire certain people and pay them less than the statutory minimum. The most recent push is from Minnesota politicians. Here’s what you need to know. Exploring the Subminimum Wage While we all know about the federal minimum wage, an underlooked … Read more
A bill that aims to stop wage theft is rapidly moving through government, with supporters hopeful it could be implemented this year. Let’s take a look. Addressing Wage Theft The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act is an extensive act of legislation that promises to stop wage theft in America. Broad Support It’s led … Read more
Living longer is becoming the new norm in America, according to a new report. But with those added years comes extra peril for your retirement portfolio. Let’s take a look. A Common Goal Have you ever thought about living to 100? Well, you’re not alone – it turns out a lot of us are thinking … Read more
New research into remote work has revealed some interesting findings that many people may want to take note of. Here’s the full report. The Remote Work Revolution In the years since 2020, remote working has increased tenfold. Insights from 2023 Data According to 2023 data, around 13% of full-time employees work from home, and almost … Read more
