Boeing recently disclosed that they had wrongly classified $500,000 worth of personal trips for executive staff, amid ongoing problems for the company. Half a Million Undisclosed During an internal review, aviation giant Boeing admitted to spending $500,000 more on executive private jet flights than had been previously disclosed. Perks of the C–Suite Chief Executive David […]
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Soaring Growth for Florida’s Economy Expected in 2024
A new forecast from UCF economist Sean Snaith – the director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting – has explored the future financial prospects of the sunshine state, and it seems as though things may be taking off. Florida’s Economic Outlook As we move into the winter of 2024, Snaith predicts that Florida’s economy will […]
Are You Living in a Debt Hotspot? WalletHub’s Latest Report Reveals All
A recent report by WalletHub has revealed the states in which people are struggling the most financially. Here are their findings. WalletHub’s State Rankings WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to find where people have the most collection accounts – which are debts sold to debt collection agencies due to lack of payments. These debt agencies […]
Walmart May Owe You $500: Check Your Eligibility
If you’re one of the hundreds of millions who shop at Walmart every week, you may be entitled to a rather large chunk of money following the results of a $45 million class-action settlement. Here are the details. Walmart’s $45 Million Settlement Any Walmart customers who bought certain types of food from any of their […]
Budget or Lavish? 25 Wedding Money-Saving Ideas
Weddings are a celebration of love, but they can also be a significant financial burden. According to The Knot, the average American wedding cost a whopping $30,000 in 2022! So you can understand why people want to make savings where possible. While it’s wise to be budget-conscious, there’s a fine line between frugal and cheap. […]
Are You Among Those Paying the Highest Lifetime Taxes by State?
A new report has shed light on the staggering discrepancy in lifetime tax burdens between different US states. But which state pays the highest overall? Lifetime Tax For Americans Tax day is never a fun time for workers across the United States. But it’s worse for some than for others, as residents in certain states […]
California’s Sky-High Gas Prices Show No Signs of Slowing
California motorists will need to brace themselves – gas prices are predicted to climb again in the coming months, as summer nears and geopolitical tensions increase. Gas Troubles Despite gas prices soaring in California in the last month alone, motorists in the Golden State and throughout the country may be hit with more price increases […]
Illinois Considers Raising Property Taxes, Homeowners Anxious
The state with the second-highest property tax rates in the U.S. is looking to raise them even higher, spiking concern amongst homeowners. Illinois Property Tax Illinois is passing legislation that could lead to an increase in property tax for some, much to the chagrin of homeowners statewide. The House Makes Moves On Thursday, the House […]
22 Historical Cities That Cost More to Live In
Ever fantasized about living in a page from an American history textbook? Imagine sipping your morning coffee in a colonial townhouse or taking evening strolls down streets that the Founding Fathers once roamed. This dream, however, comes with strings attached—namely, the hidden costs and red tape wrapped around America’s most historic cities. From coast to […]
21 Things Our Grandparents Failed to Teach Us
Alright, listen up, whippersnappers. As a card-carrying member of a generation that thought dial-up internet was the pinnacle of technological advancement, I’ve got some confessions to make. We might’ve taught you the value of a hard day’s work and how to balance a checkbook, but we dropped the ball on a few lessons. In our […]