Business + Money

Prominent economists have issued a dire warning about the state of America’s debt if left unchecked. Here’s the full story. The Economic Toll of $34 Trillion in Debt According to experts from the Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Blackrock, the government is amassing too much debt. These guys all attest that the national … Read more

Despite all the positive news in the media about the American job market, things in some states aren’t looking as good. New figures from the Department of Labor have revealed some noteworthy trends in two key states. Let’s take a look. Troubling Trends in Michigan and Missouri While the labor market looks good for many, … Read more

There’s talk of a new policy being floated in Illinois that could make the lives of countless Illinoisans much easier. Here’s the full story. Illinois Considers Guaranteed Income Guaranteed basic income could be on the cards in Illinois. This week, lawmakers heard proposals from several different advocates, all pushing for guaranteed income for those who … Read more

New research conducted by Inequality.org has shown that billionaire’s wealth in the U.S. has increased by nearly 90% over the course of the last four years. Let’s take a look at what’s caused this noteworthy jump in wealth. Billionaires’ Boom The last four years have been amazing for billionaires. With their personal fortunes doubling – … 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

America’s youngest adults are hoping for a cataclysmic event in the housing market that would cause home values to plummet. Find out why. Study Shows Gen Z Hope for Housing Crash Last month, Lending Tree released a study that revealed that more than half of Generation Z are actively hoping for a significant downturn in … Read more

Washington state recently made history by enacting a comprehensive set of protections for adult entertainment workers hailed as “the strippers’ bill of rights.” Here’s the full story. A Landmark Legislation for Adult Industry Workers The Strippers’ Bill of Rights is a landmark piece of legislation. It contains the most extensive protections for workers in the … Read more

According to consumer advocates, hospitals overcharge patients billions of dollars every year. Senior Republican Bill Cassidy has urged President Joe Biden to act on this news and give American citizens peace of mind. Here’s the full story. Unveiling Hospital Overcharges American hospitals are making billions from overcharging patients. They rack up bills by including “facility fees” … Read more

The future looks uncertain for renters, as real estate reports show that a large portion of Americans are struggling to meet the high cost of rent across the country. The Renter Struggle The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has increased rapidly in recent years, and new reports find that as many as … 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