Author: Julia Mehalko

Over the last few years, Americans have begun to look at California a bit differently. Once, California held a lot of opportunity for those looking to grasp their own American Dream. However, now many have turned their backs on the Golden State. As a result, the state has seen many people move away in such a massive migration movement that it’s coined the California exodus. So, why are Americans turning their back on California and moving out of the state that once held so much promise?  High Cost of Living Source: Joshua Sukoff/Unsplash Throughout the United States, many states have…

On April 1, a California law took effect that increased fast-food employees’ minimum wages to at least $20 an hour. For months prior to this law taking effect, various restaurants claimed they would have to raise their food prices due to paying their employees more. Now, data has shown that many fast-food eateries have in fact raised their food prices. Burger King Source: Clotee Pridgen Alloc…/Wikimedia Commons Burger King was one of the first fast food places that raised their food prices. New data has confirmed that the eatery has raised prices by at least 2% since April 1. This…

The California exodus has reached a new phase, as recent data has revealed that homeowners throughout the state are trying to sell their homes — and possibly leave the state. As California’s cost of living continues to skyrocket, many native Californians are feeling pushed out of the housing market. Looking for a more affordable lifestyle, some are selling their homes, making a profit, and then leaving for another state. Housing in California Source: PhotoMIX Company/Pexels For decades now, California property has been incredibly high. However, in the last few years alone, it has seemed that housing prices have skyrocketed throughout…

Republican Representative Mike Waltz of Florida has demanded a “damage assessment” after he was reportedly able to review the classified documents that President Joe Biden had stashed in his home and office. Waltz’s demand comes after a special counsel previously decided to not press charges against the president for his storage of top-secret documents. Biden Comes Under Fire as President Source: POTUS/X Since Biden became President of the US in 2021, he’s been involved in several scandals, some of which have led to criticism from opposing parties.  The President was even found guilty of a crime that typically warrants criminal…

Analysts have reported seeing an alarming increase in banks closing customers’ bank accounts due to suspicious activity. In just the last few years, this trend has escalated for a variety of reasons. However, experts are sounding the alarm bells over these mass closures, explaining that banks need to find other ways to deal with supposed suspicious activity, rather than automatically shutting a customer’s bank account down. An Increase in Bank Account Closures Source: Tdorante10/Wikimedia Commons According to a recent report, banks have filed suspicious activity reports (SARs) more and more over the last few years. This data indicated that SARs…

Texas has seen a huge migration movement in recent years as Americans have flocked to live within its borders. While the Lone Star State has a lot of positives it can brag about, there are some aspects of the state that aren’t all sunshine and roses. In fact, some of these aspects are huge reasons why many Americans refuse to ever live in Texas. People Are Leaving Texas In Their Thousands Source: Coopmunster/Pixabay It is not just a case of Americans refusing to live in Texas. In some counties, more people are moving out than moving in. As of 2023,…

One Fair Wage, a labor group that advocates for fair wages, is calling for California’s new $20 minimum wage law to be applied to all restaurant service workers in the state. Though many critics have stated that California’s new law, which went into effect on April 1, will drive menu prices up, this labor group is claiming that all workers in California need to be paid more. California’s New Law Source: Caleb George/Unsplash On April 1, California’s new minimum wage law officially went into effect. This law makes it mandatory for all fast-food workers to be paid at least $20…

All over the United States, many Americans are struggling to afford homes. This has left many realizing that they’ll likely rent for much, if not all, of their lives. However, the surge in popularity of tiny foldable homes one can buy online has caused some to choose to invest in these types of homes, rather than traditionally constructed ones. The Housing Crisis Source: Jessica Bryant/Pexels The United States is currently in a housing crisis. Throughout various states around the country, Americans are struggling to be able to afford a home. This housing crisis is ongoing — and there doesn’t seem…

President Joe Biden has been pushing for the country to move to “greener” methods of electricity, explaining that wind and solar power are the cheapest forms of electricity, especially when compared to coal and oil. However, new evidence has revealed that wind and solar remain incredibly expensive — and worldwide governments have had to pay $1.8 trillion on the conversion to green energy just last year alone. Green Subsidies Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons The Biden administration has supported green subsidies, handing out billions of dollars to corporations to try to create more green energy alternatives. According to the Energy Information…

A new study has revealed that many employers feel that their Gen Z employees are toxic for the workplace. As more of Gen Z join the workforce, employers are learning more about how this generation is different from their elders. According to many of these bosses, Gen Z aren’t just different from Millennials and Boomers — they’re much worse. Gen Z Are Toxic Employees Source: Eliott Reyna/Unsplash A new Freedom Economy Index report, completed by PublicSquare and RedBalloon, has taken a closer look at Gen Z in the workforce. This report asked employers many questions about their Gen Z employees.…