Business

“56% of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense: We are ‘living in a paycheck-to-paycheck nation,’ money expert says”

“Only 44% of Americans surveyed said they could use their savings to pay for an unexpected expense, instead opting to put it on a credit card or borrow cash from family or friends…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/19/why-now-is-a-smart-time-to-build-emergency-savings.html

Economy

“Lyft and Uber say they’ll leave Minneapolis after city requires drivers to be paid more”

“MINNEAPOLIS — Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local minimum wage of… Continue Reading…

Energy

“U.S. crude prices crack $81 as oil supply deficit forecast for 2024”

“U.S. crude oil futures cracked $81 a barrel on Thursday, ending the day at the highest level since early November as the International Energy Agency now forecasts a supply deficit for 2024. The West Texas Intermediate contract for April rose $1.54 ,… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“You’ll have almost zero competition to land a ‘highly paid’ job in these 10 cities”

“… Here are the cities with the least competition for highly paid jobs: … “The salaries of the high-paying jobs are relative to the median salaries in each state or city, so the competition rates are more reflective of a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Denver’s migrant crisis threatens to overwhelm its compassion”

“…After more than 40,000 migrants arrived Denver in less than a year, city officials are now struggling to help both the new arrivals and serve their taxpaying residents amidst skyrocketing rents and an ongoing housing shortage. A self-described sanctuary city, Denver has… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Wharton professor sees $34 trillion debt triggering 2025 meltdown as mortgage rates spike above 7%: ‘It could derail the next administration’”

“…Gomes predicts America’s $34 trillion debt burden may upset the world’s financial markets as early as next year—should a president-elect announce a raft of expensive policies. And remember the UK’s mortgage meltdown following a disastrous premiership under Prime Minister Liz… Continue Reading…

Economy

“America’s $125 MILLION ‘guaranteed income’ giveaway: Huge rise in taxpayer-funded programs offering no-string handouts of up to $36,000 – including D.C. scheme used by mom to buy $6K luxury Miami vacation”

“Taxpayer-funded ‘guaranteed income’ programs that hand struggling families up to $36,000 with no strings attached are being rolled out across the country, DailyMail.com analysis reveals. The schemes, whose total value exceeds $125 million, have surged in popularity since the pandemic as… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Miami Pitches $2.5 Billion Bond to Stem Dire Housing Crisis”

“Miami-Dade County is seeking $2.5 billion to cope with one of the worst housing crises in the US. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will propose the new, property tax-backed debt package to voters later this year, she said. The largest portion… Continue Reading…

Energy

“The American revolt against green energy [SCAMS] has begun”

“In a story filled with all the standard climate alarmist narratives, USA Today recently reported on the rising movement by local governments in the United States to refuse to permit unwanted wind and solar industrial sites in their jurisdictions. After setting the… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“The U.S. national debt is rising by $1 trillion about every 100 days”

“The debt load of the U.S. is growing at a quicker clip in recent months, increasing about $1 trillion nearly every 100 days. The nation’s debt permanently crossed over to $34 trillion on Jan. 4, after briefly crossing the mark… Continue Reading…