If you own a credit card, it’s important to know how it works, and one of the perks of having a credit card is consumer protection. For example, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company if you have a billing error or fraudulent charge.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellAfter receiving medical care, a bill must be paid off. Typically, if someone has health insurance, the insurance company will cover all or a portion of the bill. Some may have little to no income, which makes it hard for them to afford insurance, which leads to accumulating debt.
by Matin VarshochiOn August 12, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was introduced. The Act determined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should receive an additional $80 billion over the next ten years to help with tax enforcement on high-net-worth individuals.
by Matin VarshochiTo help low-income individuals and families rent affordable housing, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began giving out housing vouchers. But recently, there has been some controversy regarding whether landlords have the authority to refuse tenants’ rent vouchers
by Matin VarshochiMissouri currently has approximately 6,527 homeless people, or around 1.13% of its population. As the state government wishes to lower this statistic, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a new bill earlier this month that will go into effect on January 1, 2023, criminalizing homelessness.
by Matin VarshochiThe USD and Euro are nearing parity, meaning that their bank notes could be used internationally without a change in purchasing power.
by Matin VarshochiBack-to-school shopping can be stressful and expensive. The list of required school items seems to get bigger every year, and prices continue to rise. Here are some tips to save money on school supplies.
by Shaun MorganA recent class-action lawsuit has led to a settlement of approximately $7.5 billion for student loan borrowers who claim the Department of Education, under the Trump administration, had intentionally not followed regulations implemented by the Obama administration, which led to many people having their debt relief claims denied.
by Matin VarshochiOn June 24, 2022, the federal court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, making the possibility of attaining an abortion illegal for women. This ruling came in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, where an argument was made that the Constitution does not protect women from receiving abortions, and, thus, should be illegal.
by Matin VarshochiRecently, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, received a class-action lawsuit regarding his role in promoting Dogecoin on social media. The main plaintiff, Keith Johnson filed the lawsuit, alleging that Musk manipulated the coin's value and designed a pyramid scheme for personal gain. Due to the serious allegations against Musk, he is being sued for $258 billion.
by Matin VarshochiOn June 18, 2022, Bitcoin’s price dropped under $20,000 for the first time since December 2020. Bitcoin showed a remarkable growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the lockdown era, with the price of the digital currency surging by 300%. However, as the famous saying goes, “The higher they rise, the harder they fall,” which is what Bitcoin is experiencing.
by Matin Varshochi