Michaela Waters

Insurance Uncertainty: How California’s New Rules Could Impact You

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California is taking a significant step toward addressing the wildfire insurance crisis impacting its residents. New regulations will change how insurance companies can choose their policies in California, specifically in wildfire zones. This could have large impacts on both residents and insurers.  Problems for California Residents Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prostock-studio California residents, especially those … Read more

Starbucks New CEO: $113 Million and Remote Office to Turn Company Around

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Starbucks spent nearly $113 million to steal its newest CEO from Chipotle. Critics have called out this compensation package, and the CEO’s added benefit of being able to work from home, as a demonstration of the company’s inequality problems. Starbucks’ Newest Leadership Change Starbucks recently announced a major change in its leadership team. Brian Niccol … Read more

The Broken Social Security System’s Latest $1.1 Billion Error

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The Social Security system is once again in the news as a recent report found that nearly $1.1 billion of payments have been made in error. Overpayments, underpayments, and general errors have been a result of two-year backlogs and poor management systems. Improper Social Security Payments A recent report by the Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read more

J.C. Penney’s Demise: A Grim Look at the Future of Retail

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Popular department store, J.C. Penney, has announced the closure of multiple stores across the country. This announcement reflects changes in the retail industry as online shopping becomes more popular. But how will these changes affect consumers and the future of in-store shopping? J.C. Penney Stores Close The American retail giant has announced that it’s closing … Read more

Athletic Brewing Raises $50 Million to Expand Non-Alcoholic Beer Empire

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Athletic Brewing Companies is leading the non-alcoholic beverage market. The company just raised millions of dollars to expand their breweries and create a better customer experience. Consumers can expect to have more diverse non-alcoholic options in the future. The Non-Alcoholic Drink Market The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage market is growing rapidly as consumers seek healthier alternatives … Read more

Heat Waves Drain Billions from California Residents’ Pockets

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As California’s average temperatures continue to rise, so does the frequency of heat waves. These extreme temperatures can cause not only health issues, but also financial burdens for residents and businesses. These costs will only get worse unless California officials find a way to mitigate some of the expenses. California Heat Waves The Fourth of … Read more