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Are you dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind and retiring early to pursue your passions? With careful planning and strategic financial decisions, early retirement with $1 million could be within reach. Dreaming of Early Retirement In this guide, we’ll explore practical steps and lifestyle adjustments that can help you achieve financial independence and retire … Read more
America is currently seeing an unprecedented rise in the number of retiring millionaires. Let’s take a look at what’s causing this. Millionaire Milestone The stock market is booming, and with it, a lot of people’s retirement accounts. Thanks to its recent performance, the number of 401(k) millionaires has hit an all-time high. 401(k) Accounts Hit … Read more
Gretchen Whitmer has just taken on HOAs across Michigan. Who won? A Big Win For… Michigan homeowners just scored a huge victory, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. New Law Overrides HOA Restrictions From October 8, 2024, homeowner associations (HOAs) can no longer stop Michiganders from adding energy-efficient upgrades to their … 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
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
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
California’s for-profit education system faces intense scrutiny as taxpayer money continues to flow into troubled institutions, raising concerns over state oversight. The For-Profit Education Bombshell CalMatters has just dropped a new report on California’s handling of for-profit schools – and it’s not painting a great picture. Taxpayer Money Down the Drain Taxpayer money has been … Read more
In a bid to address the state’s long-standing legacy of slavery and racial discrimination, the California Senate has passed a trio of reparations bills. Reparations Revolution One of the bills, Senate Bill 1403, led by State Senator Steven Bradford, would establish the creation of the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency. Tracing Ancestry This agency would … Read more
A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns. Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more
Finance experts have taken on the subject of retirement savings, and the outlook might be a lot more optimistic than you’d previously been led to believe. Retirement Savings Myths Ever feel like you need to save a fortune to retire comfortably? Well, despite what you may have heard, the experts don’t agree. Misleading Retirement Savings … Read more