Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
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
Recent survey data highlighting the state of savings accounts in the United States reveals a concerning trend. With inflation on the rise and wages struggling to keep pace, American bank balances are in a dire state. The Alarming Reality of Savings In a survey conducted by GOBankingRates, the data shower an astonishing one third of … Read more
As remote work continues to define ways of working, one profession is emerging as the most in-demand: accounting. While tech jobs are usually the poster child for remote work, accounting has now taken the spotlight, offering attractive salaries and flexible work options. This shift is reshaping how and where accountants work, with significant implications for … Read more
As housing prices continue climbing across the United States, there’s a crisis looming on the horizon. Homelessness is on the rise, and one startling new trend is the aging face of those without homes. The country finds itself ill-equipped to provide adequate housing solutions for the growing number of older Americans facing dire circumstances. Escalating … Read more
Interested in how the changing demographics – longer lifespans and declining birth rates – are reshaping our world? With experts suggesting that the world will see over 1.6 billion people aged 65+ by 2050, we dive into the economic impacts and what they could mean for your everyday finances. Aging Population, Declining Birth Rates It’s … Read more
Childcare costs are hitting hard for families all across the U.S. These days, taking care of kids is getting more and more expensive, and it isn’t showing signs of slowing down. Across the country, parents are feeling the pinch as childcare costs soar, especially since the end of pandemic support. The Cost of Childcare A … Read more
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 … Read more
January 2024 witnessed a staggering 136% increase in job cuts compared to December, with U.S. companies announcing over 82,300 layoffs. Labor Market Lows Unemployment in the U.S. has reached historic lows, so why are so many corporations still cutting jobs? Almost Record-Breaking Layoffs This huge increase in layoffs is the second-largest total of job losses … Read more
After a hefty increase in U.S. childcare costs during the pandemic, parents are worried that price hikes will continue into 2024. What will this mean for the U.S. economy? Childcare Costs Soar During the Covid-19 pandemic, families in the U.S. saw a significant spike in the cost of childcare. Now, parents are concerned that 2024 … Read more
Here’s how long a $1 million nest egg will last you in the 17 most populated states in the US, but beware – it may not last as long as you expect. Thinking About Retirement? With the cost of living ramping up throughout the US, figuring out how much savings you’ll need for retirement can … Read more