Shannon Campbell

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is putting pressure on the government to suspend the ‘right to buy scheme’ that has allowed people to buy their council house for a discounted rate.  Housing Crisis “Getting Worse Every Year” Featuring on a radio show, Mr Burnham said,  “We lose social homes every year, and across Greater … Read more

“The Black Swan” author Nassim Taleb has stated that the U.S. economy is at the precipice of a “death spiral” over increasing debt and political mismanagement. A Dark Announcement At an event for investment management firm Universa Investments on Monday, economist and author Nassim Taleb issued an ominous warning, claiming that increasing U.S. debt will … Read more

A new research report shows that dozens of major U.S. companies shell out more in executive salaries than they do in federal tax. Shedding Light on Corporate Tax According to the latest research analysis, some of the biggest companies in the U.S. pay their leading executives more in annual salaries than they pay in taxes … Read more

The future looks uncertain for renters, as real estate reports show that a large portion of Americans are struggling to meet the high cost of rent across the country. The Renter Struggle The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has increased rapidly in recent years, and new reports find that as many as … Read more

14 states are lowering tax rates in 2024, but what does this actually mean for the individual states and their residents? Fourteen States This year 14 U.S. states are rolling out relief for their taxpayers, with plans to reduce individual tax rates for residents. 2024 Tax Plans These tax plans for 2024 have been unveiled … Read more

With divorce rates steadily increasing for older Americans, academics and financial professionals are examining just how expensive these separations can be for people 55 and older. Rise of the Gray Divorce The term “gray divorce” refers to marriages that end later in life, usually over the age of 50. And since the 1990s, the rate … Read more

New reports and analysis show that despite significant increases in employment and income during the COVID-19 pandemic, the wealth gap between white, Black, and Hispanic households has also increased. Pandemic Changes There have been many studies on the financial changes that took place throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. One recent report has shown that ongoing trends … Read more

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced his intention to step down as head of the major aerospace manufacturer following ongoing safety and security issues for the company. Tough Times for Boeing It’s been a rough few months for Boeing, one of America’s foremost aerospace manufacturers. And now, in the midst of growing concerns around aircraft … Read more