Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
President Joe Biden has announced a significant proposal aimed at addressing the student loan crisis by introducing targeted debt relief for millions of Americans across five specific borrower groups. Campaign Promises If we look back on U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign for office, we’ll see that a consistent promise he made was to address the … Read more
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has implemented a policy banning transgender women from participating in college sports and ignited a controversy set to a backdrop of ongoing debates about fairness and discrimination in athletics. An Ongoing Controversy With less than 1.5% of the United States population identifying themselves as transgender, somehow transgender rights … Read more
America is in the grip of a housing affordability crisis, as soaring rent prices leave millions burdened and at risk of homelessness, prompting urgent legislative action at state and federal levels. Here’s the full story. An Undue Burden The United States is facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, marked by soaring rent prices and vast … Read more
House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) … Read more
The latest consumer price index reveals a higher-than-expected rise in December, signaling ongoing inflationary pressures. What does it mean for consumers? Higher-Than-Expected Price Increase In December, the consumer price index (CPI) in the United States rose by 0.3%, surpassing economists’ predictions. This unexpected increase brings the annual inflation rate to 3.4%, indicating that inflationary pressures … Read more
As tuition and associated costs of attending American universities continue to soar, many are questioning the value of a college degree. As a result, we are starting to see a shift towards vocational education among Generation Z. Costd Steadily Increasing With expenses like tuition, housing, food, supplies, and books, the cost of attending American universities … Read more
In the U.S., young adults are facing financial challenges unlike those of their parents. The burden of debt driven by enormous mortgages and students loans are having a dramatic impact on key life milestones. Financial Dependence on Parents The Pew Research Center reports that less than half of 18- to 34-year-olds are fully financially independent … Read more
The road to retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning, involving a variety of factors that influence when and how you can comfortably retire. Early Entry into the Workforce: A Head Start Beginning your career at 18 can significantly shape your retirement journey. An early start allows more years to contribute to Social Security, … Read more
Recent survey data highlighting the state of savings accounts in the United States reveals a concerning trend. With inflation on the rise and wages struggling to keep pace, American bank balances are in a dire state. The Alarming Reality of Savings In a survey conducted by GOBankingRates, the data shower an astonishing one third of … Read more
As remote work continues to define ways of working, one profession is emerging as the most in-demand: accounting. While tech jobs are usually the poster child for remote work, accounting has now taken the spotlight, offering attractive salaries and flexible work options. This shift is reshaping how and where accountants work, with significant implications for … Read more