The merger between California Resources Corporation and Aera Energy in California raises compliance concerns under AB 1167 due to uncertainties about securing bonds for future oil well plugging costs. California Oil Well Merger Raises Compliance Concerns Under AB 1167 California’s efforts to manage old oil wells face hurdles as California Resources Corporation seeks to acquire … Read more
UK’s Health Crisis: Why the Cost of Disability Benefits is Skyrocketing Getting to the Root of the Problem: How the Government Can Help Americans Get Back to Work According to Civilserviceworld, The UK’s government is facing a big problem with Americans getting benefits because of health issues. The cost of these benefits is going up … Read more
Penalty Payback: IRS Hands Out Record-Breaking $7 Billion in Fines for Late Taxes Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Taxes: How Interest Rate Hikes Are Fueling Record-Breaking Penalties According to WashingtonExaminer, The IRS has given out a record-breaking $7 billion in penalties for not paying taxes on time. Most of these penalties went to freelancers and … Read more
Stimulus Money Gone: What’s Next for Struggling Americans? Pandemic Relief Ends, Credit Card Debt Rises: How to Stay Afloat According to USAToday, The extra money that the government gave Americans during the pandemic is gone. This means many Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They’re using credit cards and taking on debt to pay … Read more
Breaking News: Supreme Court Ruling Deals Blow to Efforts to Tax the Rich Tax Reform Uncertainty: Court’s Decision Leaves Future of Wealth Taxes in Limbo According to Semafor, The US Supreme Court has made a big decision about taxes. They ruled that a tax on money companies bring back from other countries is okay. But … Read more
Federal Deficit for 2024 Projected at $1.9 Trillion Due to Biden’s Policies: Student Loan Relief and Bank Bailouts Drive Increase Biden’s Policies Lead to $408 Billion Increase in Federal Deficit for 2024: Student Loan and Bank Bailout Impacts Analyzed The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revised its projections for the federal deficit in fiscal 2024 … Read more
Teresa Ghilarducci Advises on Managing Student Loans and Retirement Amid Financial Challenges Teresa Ghilarducci Discusses Strategies for Balancing Student Loan Repayment and Retirement Savings A published article by TheStreet says many Americans are facing a major financial balancing act with the dual challenges of paying off student loans and saving for retirement just as loan … Read more
Affordable Homes Under $200,000: Challenges and Opportunities in the U.S. Housing Market Affordable Homes Decline: Impact on Buyers and Market Trends In the ever-challenging landscape of the U.S. housing market the quest for affordable homes under $200,000 has become increasingly daunting. A recent report from USA TODAY highlights a stark decline in the availability of … Read more
New Mexico Increases SNAP Benefits by $135 for Vulnerable Populations New Mexico HSD and ALTSD Partner to Provide $135 SNAP Boost In a bid to alleviate food insecurity among vulnerable populations the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced an additional $135 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 11,834 residents, according to … Read more
DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY SETTLES DATA BREACH LAWSUIT FOR $2.45 MILLION AMERICANS CAN CLAIM UP TO $11,500 IN SETTLEMENT MONEY According to TheSuns, Convergent Outsourcing, a debt collection agency, has agreed to pay out $2.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging a data breach in 2022. The agency failed to prevent the breach, which compromised … Read more