The workplace of the gig economy is often portrayed as flexible and liberating, yet increasingly, it has come under scrutiny for potential exploitative practices. A recent case involving Walmart and the work-scheduling platform Branch Messenger highlights the critical issues facing gig workers in terms of financial security and ethical business practices. This article examines the
The “Dogs of the Dow” and the lesser-known “Dogs of the S&P” emerge as intriguing investment strategies that aim to capitalize on the highest-yielding dividend stocks within the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 indices. Investors typically engage with these strategies at the onset of each year, selecting a handful of stocks—often the
As the holiday season wraps up, a troubling trend is emerging among American consumers—an escalation in holiday debt. A recent survey conducted by LendingTree reveals that 36% of Americans found themselves constrained by holiday expenses, resulting in an average debt accumulation of $1,181. Though this figure represents a modest increase from the $1,028 recorded last
The filing requirements surrounding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report have garnered considerable attention, particularly following the recent announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding an extended deadline for compliance. Originally set for January 1, 2024, small businesses now have until January 13, 2025, to submit this vital information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
The landscape of the U.S. job market has undergone profound changes over the past few years, transitioning from a phase dominated by high employee turnover to one where workforce stability is the norm. This shift, encapsulated by terms such as the “Great Resignation” of 2021 and 2022, has gradually transformed into what can be described
In an impressive display of financial resilience, Okta, the identity management titan, saw its shares surge by over 18% during after-hours trading on Tuesday night. The catalyst for this notable uptick was the company’s third-quarter earnings report, which not only eclipsed analyst predictions but also painted a promising picture for future growth. The figures released
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently unveiled a significant announcement that will benefit many taxpayers who missed out on the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. Starting later this month, the agency plans to deliver automatic payments of up to $1,400 to approximately one million eligible individuals who did not claim this credit on their tax
The Biden administration’s recent withdrawal of significant student loan forgiveness plans raises critical questions about the future of student debt relief in the United States. Two major proposals aimed at allowing the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education to cancel loans for specific groups of borrowers have been sidelined. This decision comes at a
As political tensions rise, the Canadian automotive industry finds itself in the crosshairs of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade policies, especially the suggested 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. This sweeping move raises significant alarm bells for stakeholders across the border, particularly in Ontario, which serves as the cornerstone of Canada’s automobile manufacturing. With major automakers
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points represents a pivotal moment in its monetary policy, especially following a robust series of rate hikes that intensified from March 2022 to July 2023. This marks the third consecutive reduction in rates and simplifies the overall borrowing framework for a