Author: Riley Brown
Riley Brown
Riley is a finance, lifestyle, and entertainment writer living in San Diego. He received his bachelor's degree in Journalism and Multimedia from the University of Oregon. His work has been featured in many finance and lifestyle publications throughout the US. When he is not writing, Riley enjoys reading and hanging out at the beach with his dog, Miles.
Millennials and baby boomers often see Gen Z as an entitled and lazy generation, unable to handle the heavy demands of life. While that’s debatable, they might be correct, as a recent viral TikTok video shows that many Gen Zers may be unable to handle a full-time job. Let’s explore this interesting postulation and see what conclusion we arrive at. The Viral Tiktok That Started It All Source: @brielleybelly123/TikTok An American TikToker recently went viral by complaining about her 9-to-5 job, frustrated with not having enough spare time “to do anything.” She kept lamenting how she wanted to take a…
It’s easy to assume that television and movie stars are instantly rich once they land a coveted role in a major production, but things aren’t always what they seem. In fact, most actors are receiving astonishingly low residual checks, while others aren’t getting any payments at all. This has become such a major issue that the actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is taking matters into their own hands by going on strike. For their part, unsettled actors are revealing exactly how much money they really take in through residual checks, and their payouts will surely surprise you. Mandy Moore Got “81-Cent Checks”…
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has reported a significant theft from Gen Con 2023, resulting in a loss of trading cards worth approximately $300,000. The thieves appear to have exploited the pre-event activities, taking advantage of the typical scene of staff and vendors moving goods around the venue. Details of the Theft Source: Getty Images The official statement from the IMPD reveals more about the currently unidentified card thieves. “The people of interest reportedly acquired a pallet jack, removed one pallet of gaming cards, and moved them to an unknown location.” The crime took place before the official opening…
Federal prosecutors allege a Connecticut man devised a meticulous strategy to defraud The Home Depot of nearly $300,000 worth of store credit by taking expensive doors and returning them without a receipt. This case underscores the potential vulnerabilities inherent in retail return policies, and the lengths individuals might go to exploit them. Suspected Orchestrator of the Multi-State Scam Source: Getty Images Federal authorities have identified Alexandre Henrique Costa-Mota as the primary suspect behind the widespread scam. By allegedly abusing Home Depot’s return policy, Costa-Mota consistently deceived the retailer across multiple states. The calculated nature of his actions raises concerns about…
South Carolina resident Josephine Wright recently made headlines as she battles a multi-million dollar developer for the rights to her home, which has been owned by her family since the Civil War. While her story is certainly compelling, one of the reasons why it has remained in the spotlight is because celebrities, such as Snoop Dogg, are publicly endorsing Mrs. Wright and her fight to keep her home. Her Fight Against Bailey Point Investment Group Gets Ugly Source: @themessengerontiktok/TikTok Josephine Wright is currently being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group, claiming that her home is encroaching onto their property. However,…
Do you yearn to see your music idols live, but shudder at the thought of outrageous ticket prices? Welcome to the “Year of the $1,000 Concert Ticket,” where fans are contemplating moonlighting just to afford the experience. But hold on, don’t fill out that job application just yet! We’ve got four rock-solid ways to make concerts financially feasible. Start Saving NOW – Every Penny Counts! Source: Getty Images We get it, nabbing those tickets requires speed and stealth. But remember, preparation is key! Start putting aside a little from your paycheck each month, dedicated solely to your future concert splurges. …
Academic professionals are fleeing the state of Florida at a rapid rate, and some say it’s because they feel unwanted and unappreciated. With the start of the upcoming school year set to start in the fall, officials at New College of Florida (NCF) have revealed that they’ve been unable to fill a significant number of teaching positions. The small college typically has 100 full-time educators on campus, but a startling 64 of those positions have been left vacant this year. This ongoing problem has been considered a “brain drain” for Florida colleges. A “Woke” Environment Source: Anna Moneymaker/ Getty Images…
In the past year, approximately 90,000 illegal immigrants started living in New York City, and the democrats of the Big Apple are urging President Joe Biden to respond by declaring a “state of emergency.” NYC government officials claim they need the President’s help and funding to deal with this issue, stating, “Our city is at a breaking point.” Increased Illegal Immigration Is Costing NYC $8 Million a Day Source: Andrew Litchtenstein/Getty Images Illegal immigration is allegedly costing New Yorkers almost $8 million every day. Mayor Adams claims that if this issue is resolved, the city will have spent more than…
Sometime in 1935, New York gang leader, Dutch Schultz, walked into the woods of the Catskill Mountains with $7 million worth of treasure. It was all in an airtight and waterproof steel safe. Somehow, the dreaded mobster had a strong feeling that his nearly two decades of Illicit adventure were grinding to a halt. Almost a hundred years later, his treasure box has remained elusive. But for how much longer? Who is (or Was) Dutch Schultz? Source: Wikipedia If you go back in time, to New York in the 1920s and 1930s, the mention of Dutch Schultz on a random…
It was just a typical day at the Antiques Roadshow, with people bringing in their old, dusty trinkets and treasures for appraisal. But little did anyone know the next item to be presented would send shockwaves through the entire room. As the man carefully unveiled his treasure, the appraiser’s eyes grew wide with excitement. Frenetic chaos filled the room as everyone scrambled to get near the item. It was not a normal day at all, as no one expected such an item to elicit awed gasps from the audience. Why such a big deal over an old object? How It…