Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected. California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sheila Fitzgerald Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food … Read more
Colorado’s ski towns are stirring up a storm with a controversial idea: taxing homes that sit empty for most of the year. Empty Homes, Empty Wallets Resort communities across the state are pushing for a “vacancy tax” to tackle the housing crisis that’s hitting locals hard. Pushing for Change in Resort Communities The Colorado Association … Read more
The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal. VA Under Fire Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ground Picture In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has … Read more
Housing experts are sounding the alarm on Massachusetts’ “historic” new housing bill. Here are the details. Healey Signs Historic $5.1 Billion Housing Bill Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has just signed what’s being called the most ambitious housing bill in the state’s history – a huge $5.1 billion juggernaut aiming head-on at the state’s housing crisis. … Read more
Are big banks bankrolling climate change? Big Banks and Big Emissions A new report has revealed that America’s biggest banks are pumping billions into the meat and dairy industries. While this seems harmless, these are sectors responsible for some of the biggest emissions on the planet, and it has caused anger among climate activists. Promises … Read more
Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. VW’s Massive Investment in Rivian Volkswagen (VW) has just announced a huge $5 billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. The deal has already sent Rivian’s stock soaring by over 50%, and is a much-needed lifeline … Read more
As calls for a tax on billionaires ramp up across the world, a new study commissioned by Brazil has claimed that we might finally be in a position to successfully tax the world’s richest people. A Potential $250 Billion Jackpot According to Forbes 2024 World’s Billionaires List, there are just under 3,000 billionaires in the … Read more
Texans are taking on Wall Street, and not everyone is convinced that they’ll be able to pull it off. The Lone Star State’s Big Financial Gambit The Lone Star State is about to shake up Wall Street with its own brand of cowboy capitalism as bankers get ready to launch The Texan Texas Stock Exchange … Read more
Mcdonald’s is in trouble as customers have started voting with their wallets. McDonald’s Faces a Cash Crunch For the first time in almost four years, McDonald’s has been in hot water. The fast-food giant’s global sales have dropped, and it’s not looking pretty. The Fast-Food Giant Hits Troubling Times Sales worldwide fell by 1% from … Read more
How has Gavin Newsom’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers affected the state? The Employment Policies Institute thinks it knows the answer. California’s $20 Wage Woes A new survey is claiming that California’s fast-food industry is in turmoil – thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law. Fast Food Fiasco According to the … Read more