Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
The corporation formerly known as Raytheon could go to court over claims that it has discriminated against older workers for years. Lawsuit Against RTX Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ulf Wittrock A class-action lawsuit was filed against multination defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, over claims of age discrimination in the workplace. AARP … Read more
After a century of battling America’s soft drink giants, Dr Pepper has officially overtaken Pepsi as America’s second favorite soda. The Undisputed Second Best? Image Credit: Pexels / Martin Péchy Pepsi has historically placed second to Coca-Cola as America’s favorite sugary carbonated beverage. But now, another type of soda has taken its place – Dr … Read more
The trend of store closures in every corner of the country has continued, as regional supermarket chain Stop & Shop announces the closure of dozens of stores. More Store Closures The country has been hit by a wave of retail store closures around the country this year, from Family Dollar to Walgreens, and more. Stop … Read more
While confidence in savings is up for most Americans, the average worker is more worried than ever that their savings won’t last until the end of their life, according to a new survey from BlackRock. New Survey on Retirement A new survey shows that Americans are feeling more confident about their retirement savings compared to … Read more
The Navajo Nation is celebrating a new loan program that hopes to bolster small businesses and the wider economy across the tribe, according to a recent announcement from the tribe’s president. $7 Million Loan Program Buu Nygren, the president of the Navajo Nation, has announced plans to launch a $7 million loan program for Navajo … Read more
America’s biggest retail chain is introducing cutting-edge automation distribution centers as part of plans to boost e-commerce capacity in their grocery departments, as more and more people choose Walmart as their source of fresh produce and food. 5 New Centers Walmart plans to build five automated distribution centers that will give a significant boost to … Read more
The Paris Olympics are driving overseas visitors away from the French capital – and one major US company is worried. Paris Olympic Problems The Olympic Games will attract millions of visitors to its host city of Paris this year. While the event will boost profits for countless businesses, not everyone is happy – including Delta … Read more
After the shock closure of two significant lumber plants in Montana, the federal government has approved $2 million in funding to keep displaced workers in the state workforce. $2 Million for Displaced Workers The US Department of Labor will provide $2 million in federal funding to help retrain and re-employ lumber workers in Western Montana … Read more
An impressive ranch is going up for sale in Montana, and its owners are sharing its intriguing Cold War history with the public. Soviet Hideout in Montana For 70 years an enormous cattle ranch in western Montana housed the Vietor family. It also housed someone else – a Soviet pilot turned defector, who fled to … Read more
A new Walmart bonus program could benefit hundreds of thousands of workers, but some investor groups argue that it is still not enough. New Walmart Bonus Program Image Credit: Shutterstock / Salivanchuk Semen Affordable US retail behemoth Walmart has announced a new annual bonus program that will make both full-time and part-time hourly workers eligible … Read more