Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
California’s latest attempt to fix a major Medicare loophole has been a huge flop. The Medicare Maze When California set out to fix a massive flaw in Medicare this year, seniors had high hopes. But despite their best efforts, the state’s latest attempt to fix the Medicare Medigap loophole has fallen flat. If you thought … Read more
Southwest Airlines is saying goodbye to its famous open seating plan. Farewell to Free-for-All Southwest is officially ditching the free-for-all seating arrangement in favor of assigned seats and extra-legroom options. It’s the end of an era for a policy that has been a huge part of the airline’s brand for over 50 years now. Legroom … Read more
An expansion of Medicaid in Tennessee means that new parents might not have to pay for a diaper ever again. Diaper Dollars Tennessee is set to become the first state in the nation to provide families with baby diapers. A First in the Nation Starting later this summer, the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare, will cover … Read more
The therapy industry is booming as more and more people move towards prioritizing their mental health, according to a new analysis of data. Mental Health Conversations Rise Image Credit: Shutterstock / StoryTime Studio The last few decades have seen a significant push to get more and more Americans talking about their mental health. Talking Taboo … Read more
In what could be a first-time occurrence in the modern-day tech-heavy era, Silicon Valley billionaires have been stopped in their tracks. The Billionaire Land Grab Silicon Valley billionaires could be furious after their plans to build an $800 million utopian city outside San Francisco have been put on hold. Behind the Scenes First, a quick … 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
Despite a miserable view of the economy, Americans are spending like never before. From retail therapy to essential services, customer behavior just isn’t making sense. But what’s driving this surge in spending when the economy seems so bleak? A Pricey Pandemic During the pandemic, Americans trapped inside turned to online shopping for everything from luxury … Read more
If you’ve been thinking about moving to New York you may want to reconsider, following a new report from a real estate broker. Cash is King Image Credit: Shutterstock / PR Image Factory The Big Apple’s real estate scene has hit a new level of exclusivity, with high mortgage rates pushing out everyone except the … Read more
Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift is proving to be a pop culture phenomenon with a massive worldwide impact. According to new data, her tours could be doing the global economy a massive favor. Taylor Swift’s Economic Magic Image Credit: Shutterstock / A.PAES Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is not just breaking records but boosting … Read more
A new study from Denver has reignited the age-old conversation over a universal basic income. The Denver Basic Income Project Image Credit: Shutterstock / Evgenia Parajanian Last year, in a move that was welcomed by many, Denver decided to give some no-strings-attached cash directly to homeless people. Denver’s No-Strings-Attached Cash Experiment Image Credit: Shutterstock / … Read more