At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden announced a pause on student loans. However, with the pause going away, Dec. 31, 2022, the Biden Administration is setting up a loan forgiveness program to reduce outstanding student debts.
by Matin VarshochiCryptocurrency has become increasingly popular over the years. It has experienced many technological advances and had many ups and downs. During its peak, many people were investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Although cryptocurrency had an initial purpose, the current market does not reflect its intentions, which is why some believe its real value was never $3 trillion.
by Matin VarshochiIf you find yourself routinely having more month than money, then it may be time to embrace a more structured budgeting approach by starting from zero, zero-based budgeting, that is.
by Pam HillOn July 30, 2022, a $1.34 billion jackpot was won in a Mega Millions lottery. As this amount was the second highest recorded in United States history, it is the perfect time to go over the process of winning the lottery, from the luck it requires to how the winnings can be claimed and the disadvantages of winning a lump sum of money with practically no effort.
by Matin VarshochiWorkforce payments platform Branch recently conducted a survey asking hourly workers in the United States about their financial situation. The purpose of this survey was to determine how well off these hourly workers are in the midst of the current economic climate, and the results were startling.
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 VarshochiSince 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.
by Matin VarshochiA 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 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 VarshochiEvolution is key for a business to remain competitive at the highest level for a long time. As a result, companies are always looking for the hottest trends to help increase their market share, and one of the main topics companies are discussing is the metaverse.
by Matin Varshochi