Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took advantage of the low-interest rates and decided to purchase a house. As many others had a similar thought process, the demand for housing began to rise.

Although the majority of industries are aggressively hiring, there is one major sector that is going in the opposite direction of everyone else–the technology industry. The once-booming industry has begun laying off people or going through a hiring freeze.

It is no secret that the United States cashes in on Cinco de Mayo. Restaurants across the nation run specials on alcohol and Mexican dishes, and beer companies spend millions of dollars on advertising before the big day to promote higher alcohol sales.

On December 22, 2021, the White House announced the extension of the student loan relief plan until May 1, 2022. President Joe Biden stated that he would extend the relief period for an additional 90 days.

The 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.

Good financial habits are key to bettering your personal finance. Controlling your money takes discipline and implementing effective practices. Not everyone will have control of their money, but steps can be taken to get there.