The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global issue as new variants are spreading. As people continue to struggle, 2021 ended without a fourth stimulus check to keep households afloat.

A recent study was conducted by economists at MIT, the University of California, Berkeley, the London School of Economics, and the University of Cologne. The study results showed that workers of low wages or underpaid wages believe that other workers doing the same work are making similar incomes. More workers would quit or ask for raises if they had access to information about other workers’ wages, claims an Economist at UC Berkeley.

Not all cities are as small business-friendly as others. If you’re looking to launch a company or relocate to a new area with your existing one, Atlanta could be a great option.

A company’s balance sheet provides a snapshot of the company’s financial position. A company’s income statement shows the company’s gains and losses. A company’s cash flow statement shows how much cash is coming in and out of the business.

On November 2, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Amazon would be compensating over 140,000 drivers with over $60 million due to underpaying them between 2016-2019.

Over 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.

As 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.

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.

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.

Payroll withholding is when a portion of your income is not included in your take-home pay. Instead, the money taken out of your paycheck is directed towards paying federal, state, or local tax authorities.