Target Ditches One Way of Paying in Stores For Good

Target has announced plans to end personal check payments at their checkouts, feeding into the ongoing decline of paper check use in the US.  Closing the Door on Check Payments For decades writing checks was a part of everyday life and finances for Americans – now, digital payments are the norm, and one major retail chain is closing the door …

Money Talks: 20 Billionaires Who Don’t Walk the Walk of Their Green Credentials

As the planet faces unprecedented challenges, the super-rich claim a front seat in the fight against climate change. But is their influence all talk and no action? Here’s a revealing look at how some billionaires are more about greenwashing than actual green living. 1. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Earth Fund with a massive $10 billion commitment, but …

US to Invest $325 Million in Puerto Rico’s Power Grid, Amid Chronic Power Outages

Electricity shortages have been an ongoing problem for Puerto Rico, and now the US government is making moves to mitigate the issue through improved renewable energy infrastructure. $325 Million in Solar Funding The US Department of Energy is set to send $325 million in federal funding to Puerto Rico to boost solar infrastructure amid widespread power outages, according to an …

California’s $7.7 Billion Heat Wave Disaster and Its Devastating Impact

As California’s average temperatures continue to rise, so does the frequency of heat waves. These extreme temperatures can cause not only health issues, but also financial burdens for residents and businesses. These costs will only get worse unless California officials find a way to mitigate some of the expenses. California Heat Waves The Fourth of July week brought with it …

Hooters Closes Restaurants as Customers Seek Cheaper Eats

Financial difficulties hit a much-loved American favorite, Hooters restaurant, as inflation gets even some of the best brands. Where will local American diners enjoy their favorite chicken, hamburgers, and fries done the Hooters’ way? Here’s the story.  No Business Is Safe  Various businesses are fighting the pinch of financial strain, which directly results from inflation. Some companies, like Hooters, have …

Taco Bell New Deal Joins the Battle for Americans’ Dollars During Inflation Crisis

America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back to their restaurants. Now, Taco …

Uber and Lyft Shell Out $175 Million to Massachusetts Drivers

Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle years of legal disputes in Massachusetts, resulting in a significant pay rise and benefits for their drivers. Big Win for Massachusetts Drivers Rideshare drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 per hour, thanks to a settlement between the two companies and the state government. Ongoing …