According to data released by the Common App, undergraduate college applications are up 22%, compared to pre-pandemic rates. However, 60% of college applicants come from affluent communities, while only 5% are from low-income backgrounds.
by Viviana VazquezWith the vaccine mandate in place, some unvaccinated individuals are being let go from their place of work. As a result, four states have passed bills that allow them to ease the restrictions for the unvaccinated when applying for unemployment benefits.
by Nailah HerbertThailand is looking into becoming the latest country to use cryptocurrency to attract tourists. Currently, the tourism industry is working with Thailand's central bank and authority to ensure they are up to date with regulations.
by Matin VarshochiDepending on what country you are traveling to, exchanging your money into the country’s currency is an essential part of travel. Therefore, before you travel to a different country, it is helpful to understand the country's exchange rate.
by Sheena AllenWith the holiday season approaching, millions of people will be conducting their holiday purchases soon. However, a recent report by Deloitte showcased that 11.5% of consumers will not be partaking in the holiday shopping season due to these reasons.
by Viviana VazquezPresident Joe Biden is working with the Department of Justice to make amends with the families affected due to Trump’s zero-tolerance policy. To make amends, Biden is planning to financially compensate families who were separated at the border.
by Viviana VazquezThe Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the inflation rate for the past year had surpassed six percent. Protect yourself from inflation by investing your money through these methods.
by Viviana VazquezOver the past couple of years, McDonald’s has been heavily investing in tech startups to help them put AI in their locations. McDonald’s wishes to use AI in its locations to minimize error, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
by Matin VarshochiAs the economy returns to its normal state rather quickly, some supply chain issues have caused pent-up demand. The shortage is causing store shelves to remain empty, leading to higher prices for consumers.
by Nailah HerbertCollege is considered a valuable tool to those who want to secure a job with a great salary and benefits. However, the cost of college tuition increases about 8 percent every year, which means it doubles every nine years.
by Nailah HerbertThe poll questioned 3,616 adults about health and financial problems affecting members of their household and outlined alarming statistics about American families reporting financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic.
by Sheena AllenA 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 federal government has been struggling to develop a solution to its public debt crisis. Unfortunately, the Republican and Democratic parties have opposing approaches about how to resolve this significant issue. However, if the government fails to bring about a resolution by around October 18, it could result in a major financial crisis for the United States of America.
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 AllenMillennials are making six figures in income, but more of them live paycheck-to-paycheck than any other generation.
by Viviana Vazquez