Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
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
California just passed Assembly Bill 1228, increasing the minimum wage to $20 an hour and establishing a Fast Food Council to oversee working conditions and annual wage adjustments. New Legislation California has just passed new legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food workers from the previous $16 an hour to $20 an hour. Even though … 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
In a move that could potentially help hundreds of thousands of Americans across the United States, at least five states are reconsidering the age-old practice of allowing businesses to pay below the minimum wage to workers who are reliant on tips. Activists are eyeing the possibility of taking the fight on subminimum pay to as … Read more
14 states are lowering tax rates in 2024, but what does this actually mean for the individual states and their residents? Fourteen States This year 14 U.S. states are rolling out relief for their taxpayers, with plans to reduce individual tax rates for residents. 2024 Tax Plans These tax plans for 2024 have been unveiled … Read more
A new wave of billionaires is invading the world’s richest 1%, and they didn’t make their wealth through humble beginnings. Inheritance Surpasses Wealth Creation A shift in global wealth has occurred for the first time in the nine years that UBS has monitored billionaires. Inheritance Driving Billionaires In a report from UBS, the new members … Read more
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled a major initiative aimed at sparking innovation and boosting the U.S. economy. Driven by an investment exceeding $530 million, ten American regions identified for their potential as hubs of innovation are set to receive crucial financial support. The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program promises to revolutionize industries … Read more
With divorce rates steadily increasing for older Americans, academics and financial professionals are examining just how expensive these separations can be for people 55 and older. Rise of the Gray Divorce The term “gray divorce” refers to marriages that end later in life, usually over the age of 50. And since the 1990s, the rate … Read more
Discussions about the famously progressive Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s potential retirement have Democrats worried about the future balance of the U.S. Supreme Court and the upcoming presidential election Justice Sotomayor – The Truth Teller Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina on the U.S. Supreme Court and has been recognized for her significant contributions and progressive … Read more
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe want to extend the time between state executions from 60 to 90 days to alleviate the emotional burden on staff and reduce botch risks. Still, Judge Gary Lumpkin callously dismissed their worries. Proposing an Extension Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma’s Attorney General, and Steven Harpe, … Read more