Money Matters

Ever wondered how much of your $100,000 salary actually ends up in your pocket after taxes? We’ve crunched the numbers to show you just how much you can expect to take home in each state across the country. From high-tax states to those with lower rates, find out how your earnings stack up after Uncle … Read more

Ride-sharing and delivery drivers in Massachusetts have won a historic legal case. Here are the details. Massachusetts Drivers’ Wage Win A huge win for Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts, as the state’s Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced that they will now earn a minimum wage of $32.50 per hour.  Historic Minimum Wage Announcement … Read more

New York is facing a crisis that could affect everyone that lives in the city. Here are the details.  MTA’s Financial Crisis Looms New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) could be on the brink of ruin. A $16.5 billion budget shortfall has left the city’s public transit system in chaos, and New Yorkers in limbo.  … 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. Here’s the full story. A Potential $250 Billion Jackpot According to Forbes 2024 World’s Billionaires List, there are just under … Read more

Financial difficulties hit a much-loved American favorite, Hooters restaurant, as inflation gets even some of the best brands. Where will local American diners enjoy their favorite chicken, hamburgers, and fries done the Hooters’ way? Here’s the story.  No Business Is Safe  Various businesses are fighting the pinch of financial strain, which directly results from inflation. … Read more

Texans are taking on Wall Street, and not everyone is convinced that they’ll be able to pull it off. Here’s the full story. 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 … Read more

Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. Here are the details. 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 … Read more

Customers can save with a limited-time McDonalds $5 meal deal. If customers are low on cash, this meal is a treat. Here’s how it works as the company wants to help customers get more bang for their $  A Deal For Everyone  McDonald’s first announced their $5 deal in May and prepped customers for a … Read more

Home prices have continued to climb to record highs across the country, but how is that reflected in home sales and mortgage rates? Record High House Prices Home prices in the US hit a record high last month, with existing homes selling for a median price of $419,300, according to the National Association of Realtors.  … Read more

In the midst of industry-wide negotiations, Alaska Airlines flight attendants may have confirmed an equitable deal with their employer following months of meetings and protests.  2 Years of Negotiating After close to 2 years of tough negotiations, Alaska Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants late Friday. Due to Combined Efforts The … Read more