60% of Americans fear they’ll never retire comfortably.
60% of Americans say they don't think they're saving enough to comfortably retire, according to Primerica. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 24, 2024
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Americans and Tipping Fatigue
Tipping is dead. At least tipping, as you and I understand it. A mandatory 20 percent gratuity on every restaurant meal? Obligatory tips for housekeepers, concierges and tour guides? Kiss them goodbye. And if you want to know why, just ask Gerri Hether. Like many Americans, she’s tired of the …
11% of Americans are on Food Stamps …Retirees forced to return to work as inflation eats into savings… JPMorgan: The US economy is in a ‘selective recession’
11% of Americans are on Food Stamps … But yeah, there is no recession … Everything is just hunky dory. 🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/fFb4ylz7LC — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) May 22, 2024 A wave of America’s retirees are dusting off their résumés and stepping back into the workforce, seeking financial stability as …
Americans can’t afford Wal-Mart
Grocery prices across the US have increased due to inflation and supply chain issues. This isn’t unique to Walmart. Rib-Eye Steak is practically unaffordable! h/t BLOWED UP REAL GOOD
Credit Crisis Reaches Critical Level, Millions Of Americans Are Going Bankrupt
The economic landscape has been severely impacted by a multitude of financial issues, starting with the credit crisis and credit crunch, which have led to significant credit tightening measures. The federal reserve has been actively monitoring the situation, as highlighted in The Atlantis Report, which sheds light on the stringent …
3 Americans got caught conducting a Coup in the Congo.
JUST IN: Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead. According to the Democratic Republic of Congo military, they stopped an attempted coup near the presidential palace. Among the 50 people who were involved… pic.twitter.com/MllFIQ0sRH — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) …
15 Facts That Prove Average Americans Are Being Pulverized By This Economy
Average Americans are feeling more anxious about money than ever before. After enduring one financial disruption after another, it’s hard to feel positive when you don’t know what’s around the corner. Experts called it “financial shock fatigue,” – a phenomenon that helps to explain why so many people are worried …
We are missing 1.7 million Americans from the workforce compared to February of 2020
Workforce participation remains below pre-pandemic levels. We are missing 1.7 million Americans from the workforce compared to February of 2020. We hear every day from our member companies—of every size and industry, across nearly every state—that they’re facing unprecedented challenges trying to find enough workers to fill open jobs. Right …
Five Americans arrested on a Caribbean island after leaving bullets from home in their luggage!
A fifth American tourist was arrested in Turks and Caicos for possessing ammunition. Two have already pleaded guilty, and others have said they forgot they had the bullets in their bags. The incidents have prompted the State Department to issue a reminder not to fly with ammo. A fifth American …
McDonald’s is getting rid of free drink refills. Americans devestated.
Empty cups and empty hearts. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, one of the latest casualties from the brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme prices. A recent customer in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org that their local location began charging patrons for drink re-ups, something …
Nancy Pelosi yet again reveals Democrats’ disdain for average Americans
Do Democrats have contempt for Americans who aren’t part of the richest 1% or don’t live in cities on the coast? This query comes after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) made an outrageous comment during a recent Oxford Union debate, calling those who may see themselves as part of …
“With inflation, Americans are just prone to suffer more”
pic.twitter.com/VIDehkcPa2 — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) May 14, 2024 Should we make and sell? “With inflation, Americans are just prone to suffer more” With powells face and a #EndTheFed https://t.co/WiYe8X9kkP — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) May 14, 2024 FED TALK: POWELL •Inflation core inflation today at 2.8% •need to be …
The claim that billionaires have a lower effective tax rate than working-class Americans overlooks a crucial factor
For the first time in history, billionaires have a lower effective tax rate than working-class Americans, per Rutger Bregman: pic.twitter.com/C6EkoKhK6x — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 11, 2024 Hey there! You might have heard the buzz about billionaires supposedly paying less in taxes than regular folks. But let’s peel back the layers …
Credit Crisis Hits Worst Level Since Great Recession As Millions Of Americans Go Bankrupt
Bankruptcies are hitting average American families, and U.S. businesses really hard in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Courts. Higher consumer prices are making Americans take on massive loads of debt just to get by, while businesses are being impacted by decreased sales and falling profits at a time …
US Treasury Accused of Spying on Americans’ Bank Transactions in Secret Surveillance Program
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is responding to accusations that the US government and more than a dozen financial institutions have teamed up to spy on Americans’ private bank transactions. The House Judiciary Committee recently published a memo accusing the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of urging banks …
Young Americans burdened with record levels of debt, economic slowdown looms.
This is nothing short of a crisis for young Americans. The staggering increase in debt levels among Gen Z, coupled with stagnant earnings, paints a grim picture of financial stability for the next generation. It’s alarming to see that despite earning less, they’re saddled with significantly more debt than Millennials …
CDC reports alarming rise in STD cases among Americans aged 55 and older
According to the CDC’s latest statistics on STDs in the United States, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and syphilis are among the diseases affecting Americans aged 55 and older at an alarming rate. The numbers, which are as recent as 2022, demonstrate how STD rates have risen dramatically since 2000. Chlamydia, Hepatitis …
Republicans pass law to send pro-Hamas supporters to the Gaza strip to complete a minimum of six months of community service as punishment
College anti-Israel agitators could be sent to Gaza under new House GOP bill https://t.co/YCOUNWc9v7 — Fox News (@FoxNews) May 9, 2024 Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the bill on Wednesday alongside Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., in response to the ongoing anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses across …
Met Gala exposes gulf between super-rich and struggling Americans.
It’s pathetic pic.twitter.com/tS2zby1Du1 — One Bad Dude (@OneBadDude_) May 8, 2024
Americans think Mortgage Rates will Hit 10%
Americans think Mortgage Rates will Hit 10%. They’re currently at 7.75%. In 2020 rates were 3%. Let’s look at payments for various combinations at various prices: ________________________________ __3% Rate__8% Rate__10% Rate 2020 Median House Price $320,000*_____$1,079____$1,878___$2,247 2024 Median House Price $420,000*_____$1,417____$2,465___$2,949 * Assumes 20% …
80% of Americans think it’s a bad time to buy a house… Fed’s Kashkari: Rates will stay high for ‘extended period’ and can’t rule out a hike
Americans are in limbo about where the housing market could go next, but they are resolute about the conditions for buying right now. Nearly 80% of Americans think it’s a bad time to buy a house, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), a survey gauging homebuying …
IRS launches aggressive audits, targeting middle-class americans earning less than $200,000 annually
Amidst a surge in IRS audits targeting taxpayers with incomes under $200,000, the middle-class finds itself increasingly in the agency’s crosshairs. With audit rates soaring and reforms faltering, understanding the audit process has never been more crucial for taxpayers. Key Points: Despite President Biden’s mandate to audit more ultra-wealthy individuals, …
Support for Israel plummets among Americans, Biden’s handling of conflict under fire with -11% approval rating
Recent polling reveals a decline in American backing for Israel, with 36% of voters advocating for a reduction in aid and 31% believing current support is excessive. Additionally, 40% disapprove of President Biden’s management of the conflict, resulting in a -11% approval rating. https://t.co/9vwEJiwsXs — AF Post (@AFpost) May 7, …
Half of Americans — including 42% of Democrats — say they’d support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll.
Half of Americans — including 42% of Democrats — say they'd support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 2, 2024 Almost like thats what you are supposed to do, and what we have always done, with …
Most Americans (68%) say housing costs are causing financial anxiety.
With plans to await rate cuts and pull money from retirement, 73% of potential home buyers say the goal of owning a home seems unattainable. As nearly 71% of prospective home buyers await rate cuts, 68% say housing costs are causing financial anxiety, according to the latest BMO Real Financial …
Transsexual Americans enlist in the military at twice the rate of the general population.
21.4% of transsexual Americans have served in the military compared to 10.4% of the general population. This suggests trans individuals are twice as likely to enlist as the average American. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/9jZV2V9t4v — AF Post (@AFpost) May 2, 2024 https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/trans-military-service-us/
Almost 1 million Americans are owed $1 billion in IRS tax refunds – but there are just two weeks left for you to claim
IRS typically allows a three year deadline to claim tax refunds More than $1 billion is not claimed from 2020 – an average of $932 The deadline for 2020 is May 17, after it was extended a month, as it feared many have forgotten about refunds owed from Covid Around …
Biden cancels $6 billion in student loans for 317,000 Americans scammed by art school and brings total handouts to more than $160 billion before the 2024 election
Education Department found the school misled students about alumni success Used one-time student Serena Williams’ multi-million dollar salary to skew the average wage of graduates President Biden has wipe out debt for 4.6 million borrowers since taking office The Biden administration announced Wednesday it canceled $6 billion in student debt …
88% of Americans say U.S. on wrong track; Biden least popular president in 70 years.
88% of Americans say U.S. in on the wrong track, national Monmouth Poll says President Joe Biden has an upside-down 36%-58% approval rating with an astonishing 88% of Americans saying the nation is on the wrong track, according to a new Monmouth University national poll released on Tuesday. One-third of …
Bidenomics: 1 in 4 Americans Fear Losing Their Job This Year
Economic uncertainty and automation fuel job insecurities among American workers, prompting a desire for upskilling and professional development. Survey of 2,000 employed adults reveals anxieties about job security and skill relevancy. Concerns include distress about the job market (25%) and feeling unstable in their industries (22%). 32% worry about falling …