Monthly Archives: August 2019
The 529 Savings Plan
The 529 Savings Plan can be used as prepaid tuition or a college savings plan. A 529 is an after-tax plan where someone makes...
Hurriane Dorian is Coming!
Hurricane Dorian is headed towards the East Coast of Florida and is expected to hit this Labor Day Weekend. The storm which was originally...
Ezekiel on Strike
Ezekiel Elliott continues his holdout against the Dallas Cowboys. The 24 year old running back ranked 1st in the league last year with 95.6...
Student Loan Debt Passes 1.5 Trillion
Student loan debt is currently greater than $1.5 trillion and increasing each year. According to Credit.com the average debt per student is $31,172 and...
Protests in Hong Kong
Protests in Hong Continued today for the 12th week now. Originally the protests started because of a controversial extradition bill that would have allowed...
The 401(k) Plan
A 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified tax-deferred employer-sponsored retirement plan that an employee may make from their salary. Some employers match your 401(k) contributions...
Parliament Suspended
Queen Elizabeth agreed to "prorogued" parliament at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's request from the second week in September until October 14th. Prorogation is the...
Juiced Baseballs
Are baseballs on steroids? That would explain how the number of home runs has dramatically increased over the past few years. According to multiple...
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 Million
In Oklahoma yesterday a judge ruled against Johnson & Johnson and ordered the company to pay the state $572 Million. Johnson & Johnson argued...
2019 MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards first started in 1984 and was first performed at Radio City Music Hall. Since then it has evolved into...
Day 1 Analysis: Strategic Moves and Surprises in the 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft, held in Detroit, Michigan, highlighted a series of strategic decisions by NFL teams, focusing heavily on offensive talent. This event...
Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats and Suspends Media Outlets Amid Shift Toward Russia
Burkina Faso's military junta has recently expelled three French diplomats, accusing them of engaging in destabilizing activities. This action is part of a deteriorating...
Exploring Cloud Seeding as a Weather Modification Strategy
Cloud seeding is a form of weather modification that aims to enhance precipitation, dissipate fog, or suppress hail. This technology has been used since...
Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid to Support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Amid Global Tensions
In a crucial move to support international allies, the U.S. Senate approved a $95 billion aid package that provides substantial assistance to Ukraine, Israel,...
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements to Boost Worker Mobility and Market Competition
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a new rule that bans noncompete agreements for the majority of workers across the United States. This...
