Housing Affordability Hits Crisis Point: Harvard Study

A report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies has revealed that a huge number of Americans will struggle to pay rent this month. Financial Strain on Tenants The report said that 50% of all US tenants spend over 30% of their income on rent and utilities. Middle-Income Renters Under Pressure Even middle-income renters … Read more

Gen Z’s Dilemma: Can’t Afford to Leave Home, But Staying Comes at a Cost

In an era where economic pressures are mounting, Gen Z is faced with living with their parents to save money or venture out and bear the brunt of high living costs. While seemingly pragmatic, this decision carries long-term consequences that extend beyond finances, affecting their emotional well-being and progression into adulthood. Surge in Multigenerational Living … Read more

Is the Housing Shortage Blamed on Boomers? Longer Stays Alter Market Dynamics

Homeowners across the U.S. are getting comfy and staying put in their homes much longer than they used to. This trend is reshaping the housing market, leading to inventory shortages and affecting the affordability of homes across the country. Extended Stays Becoming the Norm The average time homeowners spend in their homes has nearly doubled … Read more

Maine Lawmakers Propose Tougher Gun Control Laws Amid Outcry and Opposition

Maine lawmakers are currently debating on introducing tougher gun control measures in the state following the tragic incident in Lewiston, the state’s deadliest mass shooting on record. Some welcome stricter measures, but there are also a number of people who oppose these developments. Here’s the full story. Maine’s Gun Control Showdown Democrats in Main have … Read more

Biden Aims to Tax the Rich and Secure Social Security

President Joe Biden’s recent budget proposal for 2025 is causing a stir across the nation. With a plan to increase spending to $7.3 trillion, Biden aims to address major social programs and tax reforms. Underpinning the plans are increased taxes on the wealthy to fund social security and Medicare, which would bring about much-needed change … Read more