A record number of 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August. ‘The Great Resignation,’ as many call it, has continued through the last couple of months, empowering many to resign from their jobs in search of something better.
by Viviana VazquezThe vaccine mandate being a requirement for most occupations has caused those who have chosen to stay unvaccinated to protest in the street, as they feel their freedom of choice is being taken away.
by Sheena AllenCulture Meets Money had the pleasure of chatting with Tonya Rapley, founder and CEO of My Fab Finance. Rapley shares her thoughts on the importance of making intentional money decisions. Below are three key takeaways from her chat.
by Nailah HerbertMillennials are making six figures in income, but more of them live paycheck-to-paycheck than any other generation.
by Viviana VazquezWhen it comes to the distribution of wealth among Black and Latinx people versus white people in the United States, minorities have always been neglected. The racial wealth divide is widespread and stems from hundreds of years of policies.
by Nailah HerbertOne of the American Families Plan’s goals is to allow the IRS to monitor transactions of bankers over $600 to ensure that people are not lying about their taxable income.
by Viviana VazquezThe Brookings Institution conducted an economic study to measure the impact of inequality since 1990. The study found that the U.S. missed out on $22.9 trillion in economic growth since 1990 due to inequality.
by Viviana VazquezOn September 9, Amazon announced they would be covering their employees’ college tuition fees. The CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon, Dave Clark, said the company will invest a total of $1.2 billion by 2025 for more than 750,000 front-line workers.
by Sheena AllenAre you ready to start investing but unsure of where to begin? Here’s what you need to know to start investing intelligently on your own.
by Viviana VazquezIf you are a current (and sometimes a former) college student, take advantage of perks that require using your college identification card (ID), including discounts on large and small purchases that could enable you to save thousands of dollars each year.
by Viviana VazquezWith college-related expenses increasing each year, many companies are taking action by helping their employees save money. Below you will find four leading companies helping their employees by paying a portion or all of their college tuition.
by Nailah HerbertAs the first day of school is right around the corner, many parents and children will be looking to purchase clothing, school supplies, and other essentials. To help parents out with these costly annual purchases, some states have school sales tax holidays, meaning certain items will be exempt from sales tax.
by Viviana VazquezWe often hear the word unemployed, which is when a capable person is actively seeking but does not have a job. However, we seemingly skip over the issues regarding underemployment, which is when a person is working but not to the full extent of their desires, abilities, or education.
by Sheena AllenDespite the continued reluctance from the NCAA, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of college athletes. On July 1, 2021, a new federal bill was passed, stating that college athletes could receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
by Matin VarshochiAttending college comes with a high cost, and unfortunately, not everyone has the financial capability to pay off their tuition in full. One of these methods is applying for and obtaining scholarships. Below are some of the top scholarships we gathered that are now open to college students.
by Sheena Allen