From Frugal to Free

The Senate passed a $460 billion spending package ahead of a deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. Despite the challenges and bipartisan criticism, the package aims to fund essential departments through fiscal year 2024, but with another budget deadline approaching, negotiations are far from over. Passing the Package In a last-second move to avoid […]

Workers in Disney’s luxury resorts spend their days tending to wealthy vacationers but lack the resources to meet their own basic needs. Will a lawsuit change that? The Happiest Place on Earth In sunny Anaheim, California, millions of families spend thousands of their hard-earned dollars on resort vacations surrounded by their favorite Disney characters. For […]

California restaurants and delivery services will no longer be allowed to collect service fees from customers beginning this July. This news struck a nerve for business owners, and famed entrepreneur Jon Taffer spoke out against the new law. California’s Recent Wage Changes After the announcement recently that many California fast food workers would soon be […]

The national average credit score has dropped for the first time since 2013 – and while it may not be a cause for national concern yet, it is an indication of growing financial stress for the average American. Average Credit Score Drops For the first time in ten years, the national average FICO credit score […]

If you’re interested in a different type of investment to add to your portfolio, consider these ten types of everyday collectibles that are likely to gain value in the future. Looking to Diversify? For some people, investing in collectible items can be an effective way to diversify their investing portfolio. And these collectibles don’t have […]

Once bright with the promise of education and prosperity, the American dream is being overshadowed by a looming cloud of student loan debt. The Federal Reserve estimates total student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion.  A Heavy Financial Burden  This financial burden is not only altering the course of individual lives but is also reshaping […]

It appears not even Valentine’s Day is safe from the cost of living crunch. American millennials are adjusting how they spend on this Hallmark holiday, finding new ways to celebrate love in the face of rising expenses. Budget Love: The New Norm This Valentine’s Day, a significant number of American couples, particularly millennials, are tightening […]

Homelessness in the United States has surged to alarming levels in 2023, marking a pivotal moment for legislative action. Diane Yentel, the president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, highlights the growing crisis and urges Congress to intervene with decisive measures. Record-Breaking Homelessness Rates The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recent […]

San Diego, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, is now gaining notoriety for a less desirable reason: its soaring housing costs. With the average price of single-family homes exceeding $960,000 and rental prices skyrocketing, residents are feeling the pressure.  The Rental Reality Zillow reports that the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in […]