AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarMicrosoft researched what made employees truly happy. One result was startlingverified_publisherZDNET - Chris MatyszczykRedmond went very deep into the numbers -- and the feelings. What emerged was the potential debunking of a popular concept. We live to feel …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarAmerica needs a true wealth tax: Here's our plan to tax the rich — the really, really richverified_publisherSalon - By Bob Lord - Dylan DusseaultThe danger that extreme wealth poses to democracy is ever-present, and the idea that it must be restrained is almost as old as democracy itself. In 1792, Thomas Paine wrote that the freedom of elections was "violated by the overbearing influence" of inherited wealth, and proposed an extremely …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarHere’s how much money it takes to be considered 'financially comfortable’ in 12 major U.S. citiesverified_publisherCNBC - Mike WintersSomewhere between living paycheck-to-paycheck and owning a yacht, Americans are considered "financially comfortable" if they have a net worth of …
AvatarMichael HinsleyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPresidents Who Oversaw the Largest Changes in the National Debt247wallst.com - Samuel StebbinsCalls for fiscal responsibility and debt reduction are common in Washington D.C., but a demonstrated commitment to achieving those goals is not. The …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatar3 Dire Situations That Mean You Should Start Collecting Social Security Benefits ASAPverified_publisherThe Motley Fool - Christy BieberIt sometimes pays to delay your Social Security claim, but not in these situations. Seniors who are entitled to Social Security retirement benefits …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarState Stimulus Checks: Are You Still Owed a Payment From 2022?verified_publisherCNET - Dan AveryAt least 21 states sent out relief payments last year. Here's what to do if you missed yours.
AvatarMichael HinsleyFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoComparing the Cost of Living Around the Worldvisualcapitalist.com - Victor DépréThe amount of money that’s needed to pay for day-to-day expenses like housing and food varies greatly from city to city. And some cities, like New …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarNobody likes self-checkout. Here’s why it’s everywhereverified_publisherCNNNew York CNN Business — “Unexpected item in the bagging area.” “Please place item in the bag.” “Please wait for assistance.” If you’ve encountered these irritating alerts at the self-checkout machine, you’re not alone. According to a survey last year of 1,000 shoppers, 67% said they’d experienced a …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarGraduates with a master’s degree in cybersecurity are reporting average salaries of $214,000verified_publisherFortune - Rich GrisetWhen it comes to job demand, it’s hard to beat the field of cybersecurity. By 2025 there will be an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatar3 common questions about Social Security, answeredverified_publisherCNBC - Trina PaulSocial Security is a simple program, but there are many misconceptions about how it actually works. For many retired seniors, Social Security benefits …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarA traumatized American workforce is overwhelmingly terrified of getting laid offverified_publisherFortune - Alicia AdamczykAlmost 80% of U.S. workers are scared about their job security if a recession hits, even as the job market continues to be one of the strongest in …
AvatarMichael HinsleyAvatarAvatarWinning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Los Angeles Countyverified_publisherPatch - Paige AustinOne lucky lottery player in Los Angeles has a $492,603 ticket burning a hole in their pocket today. LOS ANGELES, CA — A ticket with five of the six …