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Everyone on social media has seen influencers telling their followers the best way to “get rich.” Typically, they have some great idea that they seem happy to share with the world in order to ensure everyone profits. However, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently released a video on his TikTok, saying that these influencers are lying. No one who is wildly successful would let the world in on their secret. Tip of the Day by Mark Cuban Source: @mcuban/TikTok On Mark Cuban’s TikTok page, he frequently adds short clips that he calls the “Tip of the day.” Most often, it’s 60…

Several years ago, the idea of the top 1% of Americans owning the majority of the country’s wealth became a nationwide complaint. However, the protests of the American people did nothing to change the country’s wealth gap. In fact, as of 2024, that 1% has more money than they ever have before, and they officially control more money than the entire middle class combined. The Top 1% of American Earners Have $38.7 Trillion Source: Steve Granitz/Getty Images/Samir Hussein/Wireimage/Getty Images According to USA Today, “The top 1% holds $38.7 trillion in wealth,” which means they control 26.5% of all wealth in…

For decades, it was common knowledge that the majority of positions within the United States government and the country’s workforce as a whole required applicants to have a college degree. However, as of January 2024, the State of Massachusetts has changed its application requirements for more than 90% of its internal jobs. Now, candidates will only need a college degree when it’s completely necessary. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Signed the Executive Order Source: @MauraHealeyMA/Facebook Democrat Gov. Maura Healey took office last January, and just one year later, she has made a major change to the Massachusetts state government. Healey signed…

The planet we live on looks vastly different than it once did. Humans have used the natural resources of Earth for centuries, but now, people are finally realizing that if we don’t change our ways, those resources will be gone forever. Thankfully, one company recently announced that it plans to revitalize over 100 million hectares of land all over the world to ensure the planet survives and even thrives for generations to come. What Is Cultivo? Source: Cultivo Cultivo is a public benefit corporation that focuses on ensuring the world’s land can produce the domestic products human beings need to…

Over its rich 247-year history, the United States of America has had its fair share of ups and downs, including a nationwide civil war that killed 620,000 Americans. Today, 159 years after that war ended, Americans are worried another might be on their doorstep. And some political leaders are arguing that in order to stop a seemingly inevitable implosion, certain states, including California, should divorce the United States for good. What Is the Difference Between Secession and National Divorce? Source: Kyle Rivas/Getty Images With the 2024 presidential elections looming, the United States is more divided than ever. It seems that…

Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador and governor of South Carolina, has thrown her hat in the ring for president of the United States this year. And while the Republican has certainly said some interesting and even controversial things during her campaign, her recent comment about Texas and its ability to secede from the US has Americans wondering if Haley is correct or totally wrong. What Did Nikki Haley Say about Texas? Source: Megan Varner/Getty Images Last week, Haley gave an interview with the radio show ”The Breakfast Club,” during which she said, “If Texas decides they want to [secede], they…

Some of the largest banks on the planet are reporting plummeting numbers, and a few have even closed their doors for good in the past few months. And it seems that the common denominator throughout these struggling banks from New York to Tokyo is significant losses within the commercial real estate industry. NYCB Lost $353 Million Last Quarter Source: @MarioNawfal/X The New York Community Bancorp (NYBC) reported a $252 million loss last quarter and, consequently, experienced a 38% drop in stock prices. Within its report, the giant bank noted that it reserved $553 million to cover loan losses, most of…

There has been an extensive debate over the past few years as to whether working from home or a traditional office setting is better for both businesses and workers alike. However, many companies have decided that they do want their employees back in the office. And according to a recent study, many Americans are willing to sacrifice $8,000 of their annual salary to skip the commute and stay home. The Gunther Volvo Cars Coconut Creek Survey Source: Gunther Volvo Cars Gunther Volvo Cars Coconut Creek decided to conduct a survey to find out how Americans feel about commuting again, as…

Nate O’Brien is an online content creator who makes YouTube videos that explain how to save money, start a business, and change your life to change your finances. And one of his more recent videos, entitled “Why It Costs More to Be Poor,” where O’Brien digs into several reasons why low-income Americans spend more than the wealthy, has become a viral sensation. The USA’s Current Poverty Statistics Are Shocking Source: Freepik Before diving into O’Brien’s explanation, it’s first important to understand just how many Americans are currently living at or below the poverty line and exactly what that line is.…

Two American Airlines customers proposed their class action lawsuit against the company last week for stealing their hard-earned frequent flyer miles. According to the plaintiffs, American Airlines took over 1.1 million reward miles after wrongly accusing them of breaking the AAdvantage Program’s regulations. But they say they did nothing wrong.  The Plaintiffs Suing American Airlines Source: Freepik Ari and Shanna Nachison from Los Gatos, California, each opened multiple AAdvantage accounts in order to take advantage of the airline’s reward program. Their cards, which were issued by Citibank and Barclays, allowed them both to accumulate a significant number of miles. In…