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Gen Z's Verdict: $74,000 Annually Falls Short of Middle-Class Income

Gone are the days when a $74,000 salary was the golden ticket to a comfortable middle-class existence-at least, that's what Gen Z is saying. With a penchant for shaking up norms, this generation views the traditional benchmarks of financial stability quite differently from their predecessors.

The New Middle Class, and How Gen Z Fits in to it

Gen Z is out of line with the reality of what a middle class salary in the United States is, but they are on the right track about a larger issue.

Donald Trump favors higher tax rate on rich, hedge funds

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump favored high taxes on rich and hedge funds. While asuring lower tax for middle class and other working people, Trump said he would stop corporate inversion that's costing Amercia trillions of dollars.a

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Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?

After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.

Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center at Crossroads

Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.

Are Meme Stocks a Risky Bet or a Chance for Big Gains?

Tuesday saw a spike in the value of several "meme stocks," or businesses whose valuation is driven more by social media talk than by more conventional economic factors like growth and profitability.

Hong Kong's Financial Status Plummets EUI from Fourth to Ninth Place Amidst Global Rankings and China's Grip

Hong Kong's business ecosystem has caused the EIU to downgrade it to ninth place and the Global Financial Centers Index to rank it fourth.

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Heat Wave Hack: How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Breaking the Bank

You could find yourself rushing to lower the thermostat's setting more frequently if scorching temperatures are predicted.

US Cites "Spying Concerns" in Banning Chinese Crypto Miner Near Nuclear Base

Citing fears about espionage, US President Joe Biden has ordered a Chinese-owned bitcoin miner and its partners to sell land they hold close to a US nuclear missile station.

Can Taxing the Rich Save Social Security?

Due to a budget deficit, Social Security may not be able to provide retired Americans with their full payments in around ten years.

Trump Allies Gather as Cohen Testifies on 'Hush Money' Allegations

House Speaker Mike Johnson was among a group of close Republican allies of Donald Trump who showed up in the Manhattan criminal courthouse on Tuesday to express support for the former president while his attorneys tried to discredit the key witness in the "hush money" trial.

Buying Returned Items in Bin Stores Gives You Up to 80% Discount

Have you ever wondered what happens when you return clothing, a coffee machine, or other purchases to online stores like Amazon?

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