A 14-year-old McDonald’s worker has been compensated millions of dollars after filing a sexual assault lawsuit against a McDonald’s manager who had a track record and had even severed prison time. McDonald’s Franchisee Settles Assault Lawsuit A McDonald’s franchisee, Rice Enterprises LLC, agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement in an historic lawsuit. Extend of Lawsuit […]
Financial Struggles Mount: Four Reasons Your Money Is Worth Less Than Ever
As everyday consumers find themselves with less and less money at the end of each month, a number of different factors are combining to make saving money more and more difficult. Here’s the full story. Less Money, More Problems It should be abundantly clear to all but the very wealthiest in our society that money […]
Democrats Target Wealthy: Bill Aims to Curb Hedge Fund Influence on Housing
In a significant move that could reshape the housing market landscape, Democrats in Congress have recently introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at curbing the influence of hedge funds in the single-family homes sector. The “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023” The legislation, known as the “End Hedge Fund Control of American […]
Turn Your Skills Into Income: 24 Side Hustles That Can Become Full-Time Jobs
Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. I’ve been turning side hustles into legitimate income sources since 2002, so I know that with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn […]
Boost Your Home’s Value on a Budget: 16 Affordable Upgrades for a 2024 Sale
If you’ve considered selling your home in 2024, you may be tempted to complete a lot of costly updates in hopes of increasing your home’s value and appeal. We’ve rounded up 16 improvements that will do just that. Avoiding Common Pitfalls It can be easy to fall into traps as a homeowner when everyone around […]
Millions to Receive 3.2% Boost in Social Security Payments
In a move set to impact millions, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Starting in December, retirees across America started to receive higher payments, a timely boost amid rising inflation and financial uncertainty. Adjustments in the Air The SSA has confirmed that […]
Craft Beer Industry Faces Turmoil as Gen Z Prefers “Instagramable” Cocktails Over Beer, Guanella Pass Files for Bankruptcy
There has been a serious crisis for craft beer breweries over the last five years as Gen Z prefers mocktails and cocktails, resulting in huge financial losses for companies, including Guanella Pass. Brewing Industry Shock Guanella Pass Brewing has joined a long list of craft beer companies by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Financial Struggles […]
Universal Acts Against Fake AI Music, Pulls Taylor Swift’s Music from TikTok
Universal Music Group, holder of the rights to Taylor Swift, is calling time on TikTok, removing its huge artist catalog from the app due to lack of compensation and AI concerns. Universal Music Group’s Ultimatum Universal Music Group hit out at the Chinese social media app TikTok, warning it would remove its extensive music catalog […]
High Rental Costs Hit Half of U.S. Renters, Squeezing Even the Affluent
The future looks uncertain for renters, as real estate reports show that a large portion of Americans are struggling to meet the high cost of rent across the country. The Renter Struggle The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has increased rapidly in recent years, and new reports find that as many as […]
Working Parents and Small Businesses Big Winners in $78 Billion Tax Package
Find out how the $78 billion tax package that the House of Representatives passed this week will impact you and your tax return for 2024. Tax Bill Passes the House This week, the House passed a massive tax package in a highly anticipated vote. The bipartisan bill expands the child tax credit, includes breaks for […]