Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
According to senior economists, the housing market in America is in deep trouble. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been saying. The Housing Market Crisis New data from real estate website Redfin has revealed something that many people may have already realized – the housing market is tough. According to their data, people looking … Read more
Despite some improvements in the rising housing market, a report suggests that those with a less affordable income will suffer the worst of it. Here are the reasons why. A Widespread Affordability Crisis Rental affordability in the U.S. has become worse than ever, affecting both high and low-income tenants. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing … Read more
An almost 50-year-long study into the long-term economic value of childhood skills has discovered some revealing facts about playground bullies that might come as a shock to some. Let’s take a look at the findings. The Truth About Aggressive Kids and Success Researchers at the University of Essex have been tracking data from over a … Read more
President Joe Biden has announced a significant proposal aimed at addressing the student loan crisis by introducing targeted debt relief for millions of Americans across five specific borrower groups. Campaign Promises If we look back on U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign for office, we’ll see that a consistent promise he made was to address the … Read more
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has implemented a policy banning transgender women from participating in college sports and ignited a controversy set to a backdrop of ongoing debates about fairness and discrimination in athletics. An Ongoing Controversy With less than 1.5% of the United States population identifying themselves as transgender, somehow transgender rights … Read more
America is in the grip of a housing affordability crisis, as soaring rent prices leave millions burdened and at risk of homelessness, prompting urgent legislative action at state and federal levels. Here’s the full story. An Undue Burden The United States is facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, marked by soaring rent prices and vast … Read more
House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) … Read more
The latest consumer price index reveals a higher-than-expected rise in December, signaling ongoing inflationary pressures. What does it mean for consumers? Higher-Than-Expected Price Increase In December, the consumer price index (CPI) in the United States rose by 0.3%, surpassing economists’ predictions. This unexpected increase brings the annual inflation rate to 3.4%, indicating that inflationary pressures … Read more
As tuition and associated costs of attending American universities continue to soar, many are questioning the value of a college degree. As a result, we are starting to see a shift towards vocational education among Generation Z. Costd Steadily Increasing With expenses like tuition, housing, food, supplies, and books, the cost of attending American universities … Read more
In the U.S., young adults are facing financial challenges unlike those of their parents. The burden of debt driven by enormous mortgages and students loans are having a dramatic impact on key life milestones. Financial Dependence on Parents The Pew Research Center reports that less than half of 18- to 34-year-olds are fully financially independent … Read more