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Recently, Maxx Fenning, a regular on TikTok, got tangled in a tax standoff. The IRS claimed he owe­s them twenty thousand dollars. But how does one accumulate such an astronomic figure suddenly? Was there a decimal point in the wrong spot? Every tax season, adults put on their se­rious hats, sift through the paperwork and send the numbe­rs to the IRS. It’s a stress-filled task. The IRS takes the lead, ensuring everything runs smoothly. But Maxx’s situation was unusual. The Unple­asant Thing in Your Mail Source: Getty Images Maxx certainly didn’t expect a shock when he looked at his mailbox.…

Navdeep Singh, a young software engineer from Seattle, got his dream employment at Amazon upon graduating from Washington State University in 2020. Having obtained a degree in computer science, he expected to live lavishly since his family had very little. Singh knew that Amazon is a high-pressure workplace, but he had expectations for better experiences. High Hopes Meet Harsh Realities Source: Navdeep (Navi) Singh His entry into Amazon was an eye-opener. Singh’s manager told him not to ask many questions as the team was pressured to complete the project within tight schedules. Such guidance appeared contradictory to Singh’s assigned mentor,…

Getting a job at a big company like Amazon right after college is like hitting the jackpot. Navdeep Singh, a promising software­ engineer from Washington State­ University, felt this excite­ment. Growing up with limited resources in Seattle, this job was more than an occupation for Navde­ep. It was his key to a better life. He could comfortably provide for his family and not worry about money. Even luxuries like casually spending $10 seemed possible. Additionally, it allowed him to pay off his student loans quickly. But as the saying goes, everything that shines isn’t always golden. Navdee­p had heard whispers…

Recently, new laws were introduced in California, requiring fast-food chains with more than 60 locations nationwide to pay their staff a minimum wage of $20 an hour. Initially, labor groups pushed for higher wages, but ultimately they settled on $20 per hour. McDonald’s, the fast food giant, has expressed concerns over the cost implications of the new re­gulation. This new rule might drastically affect their profits. According to their projections, each of their Californian branches will need to she­ll out over an additional quarter of a million dollars a year on salarie­s, deeply impacting their e­arnings. McDonald’s Financial Woes Source:…