Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
When Shohei Ohtani inked a jaw-dropping $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he didn’t just make sports headlines—he stirred up a tax talk that’s got everyone from fans to financial buffs tuning in. This isn’t your usual chatter about home runs and strikeouts; it’s all about the clever play behind the scenes that … Read more
The United States is contending with a staggering rental eviction crisis, with certain regions feeling the brunt of the impact more so than other states. Nationwide Increase in Eviction Filings Across the country, there has been a troubling rise in eviction filings, signaling a looming housing instability crisis. Eviction Lab Insights The Eviction Lab at … 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
Speaker Johnson has issued a warning to the Senate about what Republicans would do if the current foreign aid package were passed after pressure from Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Speaker Challenges Senate’s Foreign Aid Package House Speaker Mike Johnson has taken a firm stance against the Senate’s $95.3 billion foreign aid package due … Read more
A Democratic Senator has said that “everyone should be scared as hell” after Trump’s comments on foreign spending, while other Republicans continue to downplay his remarks. Congressional Concerns Rise Several Democratic senators expressed the urgent need to safeguard NATO from Donald Trump after the former president’s controversial comments about foreign aid funding. Democrat Senator “Scared … Read more
If you’re keeping up with the news, then you know government reports say lots of jobs are being added, and unemployment staying low. This made it sound like the job market is doing great, but people looking for jobs tell a different story. What the Numbers Say According to a new report from the Bureau … 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
A new bill that will provide $95 billion worth of foreign aid to Ukraine and Taiwan is likely to be passed by the Senate, despite Trump’s controversial comments at a South Carolina Rally. Republican Push for Aid Package Despite Trump’s aggressive stance on foreign aid, more than a dozen Republicans proceeded with advancing a $95 … Read more
In an address to the American public before the Super Bowl showdown, President Joe Biden took the opportunity to slam American food and beverage companies for a phenomenon known as “Shrinkflation,” which Biden says is taking the American people for “suckers.” Food and Beverage Industry Challenges Companies in the food and beverage industry in the … Read more
Across America, states are taking aim at the wallets of the wealthy. From California to New York, proposals for wealth taxation are making waves. With millions at stake, these states are poised to tap into the fortunes of the elite. California’s Wealth Tax Proposal California leads with proposals to tax its approximately 160 billionaires and … Read more