Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Oscar Davies 
One young student is questioning how his $50,000 salary job only leaves him with $10 to spend on personal items. Has the cost of living crisis gone too far? Responding to Life’s Financial Struggles A student’s revelation triggered a widespread conversation about the ongoing challenges associated with the cost of living crisis. In reaction to … Read more
Californian cities are experiencing higher gas prices than any other state in the country, driven by the State’s commitment to cleaner fuels. But this dedication comes at a cost, and consumers are paying the price. California’s Gas Price Challenge With an average gas price of $4.49, California surpasses the national average of $3.10. But what … Read more
Despite some improvements in the rising housing market, a report suggests that those with a less affordable income will suffer the worst of it. Here are the reasons why. A Widespread Affordability Crisis Rental affordability in the U.S. has become worse than ever, affecting both high and low-income tenants. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing … Read more
Disney and Epic Games have both reduced their workload leading up to 2024, but that didn’t stop them from investing over a billion dollars in a collaboration for a brand new meta-verse. Disney and Epic Games Collaboration Unveiled Disney and Epic Games have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to create an unprecedented gaming universe. Disney’s $1.5 … Read more
In the United States, the gender pay gap has hardly improved in the last 20 years, with women earning a mere 82% of what men do. Here’s the full story. Stability Over Two Decades For the past 20 years, the gender pay gap has lingered at 82 cents per dollar earned by men. However, a … Read more
Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel has announced its acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp. in a monumental $14.9 billion deal. However, members of both political parties have criticized the move as a threat to national security. Nippon Steel’s Major Move Nippon Steel is set to pay $55 per share in cash for the acquisition of U.S. Steel, … Read more
The FDA has approved a groundbreaking deal that could see Americans paying far less for their medical needs, as the state of Florida will now welcome imported drugs from Canada. FDA Approval for Drug Importation in Florida At the beginning of January, the FDA granted Florida permission to import prescription drugs from Canada, marking a … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has discovered a loophole in overdraft fees, where banks have been charging U.S. customers more than they need to. A proposed rule has the potential to save consumers up to $3.5 billion annually, here’s the full story. A Long-Standing Issue For years, consumers with a lower income have been … Read more
As employees relished their year-end bonuses in 2023, the joy was tinged with a realization that the average bonus had dwindled to $2,145 from $2,730 in 2022 and $3,583 in 2019, as revealed by Gusto, a payroll software firm. Here’s the full story. The Changing Job Market Year-end bonus checks are now smaller, reflecting the … Read more
A report from the charity Oxfam revealed that the world’s top five billionaires doubled their wealth in the same time it took for the world’s poorest 60% to lose a combined $1.5 trillion. Wealth Disparity Unveiled Oxfam’s report reveals that the world’s five wealthiest individuals have increased their wealth by over 200% to $869 billion … Read more