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Retail stores around the country and the world have added several self-checkout registers to their stores in the hopes of cutting down on labor and increasing convenience for customers. However, it’s become increasingly clear that these self-checkouts are neither better for the client nor the store itself, and now, some big names have decided to remove them. The Popularity of Self-Checkouts Source: Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images Technically, self-checkout registers have been around since the 1980s, though they became more popular at the start of the 2000s. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were being asked to stay at least six…
For years, the city of Vancouver has wondered what to do about the growing population of people experiencing homelessness living on the streets. Finally, one organization decided to simply give several of them cold hard cash, and how they spent it has surprised many people. The Foundations for Social Change Study Source: Foundations for Social Change Foundations for Social Change is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need. And in 2018, they began a study in which they gave actual money to those experiencing homelessness. There were 115 people in the study, and they gave CAD $7,500 ($5,500…
Paul Alex decided to start a small side business in addition to his career as a police officer, but that side business would soon make him millions of dollars. Now, Alex has retired from the force, has more than $12 million in the bank, and helps other people find success doing exactly what he did: buying ATMs. The Drive for Success Source: @realpaulalex/LinkedIn Paul Alex has said that he always wanted to be the first millionaire in his family, but financial success, as most people know, is incredibly challenging, even with a great job. Alex has explained that he worked…
When it comes to high-paying industries, it’s no secret that the tech sector is one, if not the best in the world. And some of the highest earners in the business work at the wildly successful company, Google. While Google’s base compensation for its various employees has always been available to the public, details such as bonuses and equity were not. Now, thanks to an internal spreadsheet from the tech giant, everyone knows exactly how much they make. The Google Spreadsheet Everyone Is Talking About Source: Adobe Stock News source Business Insider got its hands on an internal document from…
With inflation on the rise, consumers are being more attentive than ever to their purchases. And while many have realized that some things simply aren’t worth it, others definitely are. Reddit users weighed in and explained what purchases they considered the “best money they ever spent,” but not all financial experts agree with their choices. Collectibles Can Be Great Investments Source: Reddit Reddit user Applecity82 explained that he made a pretty penny as a teenager by buying a “bunch of football cards.” Essentially, he knew they were worth more than he was buying them for and considered them an investment.…
Andy Cohen is a wildly beloved and successful talk show host, producer, and author, but now, he’s making headlines for a very different reason. During an episode of “Breaking the Rules” podcast, Cohen explained how he was recently scammed out of a lot of money with just a phone call. How Andy Cohen Got Scammed Source: @breakingtherules_pod/TikTok Andy told his very personal and frustrating story on the podcast in great detail. He first explained that he received a phone call from someone claiming to work at his bank. They told him that they were worried about fraudulent charges, and because…
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of popular cryptocurrency company FTX, was charged with several counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and commodities fraud. And while he was found on all seven of those charges, the government of the United States just announced that they will be dropping the charges against Sam for campaign fraud. And the news is making some people angrier than others. The Sam Bankman-Fried Story Source: Leon Neal/Getty Images Sam Bankman-Fried has been in the headlines for years, and at first, it was for his success in crypto with his company FTX. However, when his company collapsed…
Caleb Hammer is a YouTuber who helps people understand why they are in financial trouble and, more importantly, how to get out of it. In a recent episode of his show, “Financial Audit,” he spoke to Rachel from Texas, who helps others as a spiritual coach, even though she can’t seem to figure out her own issues. Who Is Caleb Hammer? Source: @calebhammer/YouTube It’s first vital to know a little bit about the interviewer, Caleb Hammer. Caleb has a successful YouTube channel with almost 1 million subscribers. In his popular videos, Caleb interviews people who are in debt, goes through…
When it comes to saving money, most people think of cutting back on superfluous spending, such as eating out at restaurants or buying brand-name items. However, experts report that there’s another way to save up to $80 every month without cutting back on anything. It’s Possible to Save Money Just by Improving a Credit Score Source: Freepik Here’s the secret: The average person could save anywhere from $80 every month by simply having a better credit score. And financial experts want people to understand that raising one’s credit score is not nearly as challenging as they think it is. Understanding…
Harvard, one of if not the most prestigious universities in the world, has made headlines this month as its integrity is being questioned. When President Claudine Gay was accused of plagiarism, Harvard immediately defended her. However, the college is now changing its tune. The Claudine Gay Scandal Source: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis/Getty Images Claudine Gay became the 30th president of Harvard University on July 1, 2023, but on Oct. 24, less than four months later, people were already calling for her resignation. In December 2023, journalists Christopher Rufo and Chris Brunet alleged that Gay’s academic work, including her dissertation from 1997, had…