Posts Tagged: Cash Flow

Time to get ready for the Holidays! You can’t start too early!

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While it’s only September, holiday hiring is ramping up! With historically low unemployment rates plus projections of record-breaking holiday sales, retailers, from major chains to small businesses, are being forced to offer higher pay, catchier perks, and other discounts to attract temporary holiday workers. Questions: 1. What are some of the perks that retailers are… Read more »

Uber and Lyft to the Rescue

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This article talks about the cost of an ambulance ride. With ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft far cheaper and now available within minutes in many areas, it shows how a significant amount of money for non-emergency situation would be better served using an Uber or a Lyft. Questions: 1. How much was spent in… Read more »

The New Twist in Airline Rates

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While the list of things not included with your plane ticket seems to be constantly growing, there is a new twist in ticket rates. As if it isn’t becoming difficult enough, now some airlines have started bidding sites for seat upgrades! Questions: 1. What are the extra fees associated with airline transportation called? 2. What… Read more »

Teaching: A Noble Profession for the Poor

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According to the Guardian, American teachers are getting paid less – even though they are better qualified than ever! Questions: 1. What are the states that saw even sharper declines in salaries than the average? 2. What kind of structural change is happening within the teacher workforce? 3. How much less do teachers make than… Read more »

Breaking News: Money Buys Happiness!

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Despite what your parents told you, new research suggests that more money really does lead to a more satisfying life! Questions: 1. What did the study base this information on? 2. How long did the effects of money last, according to the study? 3. How did the surveys measure subjective well-being? 4. What did the… Read more »

Something to look forward to? Bankruptcy in Retirement!

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According to a recent study, the rate of people 65 and older filing for bankruptcy is three times what it was in 1991. Questions: 1. What are some of the main reasons that this is happening? 2. What is happening to the next generation nearing retirement age and why is this happening? 3. In 2016,… Read more »

A long-term strategy for electric scooter travel

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According to Axios, Uber is planning a shift in emphasis from cars to electric bicycles and scooters for shorter journeys. Questions: 1. What was the company that Uber acquired? 2. What were Uber’s losses last year? 3. How much did Uber pay for the electric bike-sharing company? 4. What types of risks do you anticipate… Read more »

Apple – How High Can You Go?

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Apple made history this week by becoming the first $1 trillion publicly traded U.S. corporation on Thursday. Questions: 1. How many years has it been since the 1st company became a $1 billion U.S. corporation? 2. What company was the first $1 billion U.S. corporation? 3. What companies are close behind Apple’s $1 trillion? 4…. Read more »

Review your W-4 before it’s too late for 2018

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Congress passed major tax legislation at the end of last year that could affect your refund if you are one of the people who usually look forward to a refund. Questions: 1. According to the article, based on the new 2018 withholding tables, what percent of people have too much in taxes withheld? 2. What… Read more »