2025 is already off to a wild start. With new tariffs being implemented, the Department of Education and US AID being dismantled, thousands of seasoned federal employees being lured into retirement with buyouts or face layoffs, and a new president leading the charge, the times are rapidly changing. American consumer, who were just beginning toContinue reading “The Mood of Many American Consumers is Quickly Souring as Change Comes to Washington, D.C.”
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Experts are saying a seismic change in the workforce will occur in 2025. After the coronavirus hit in 2019, the workforce has become wonky. People have opted for remote and hybrid positions that allow for better work/life balance. Others have joined The Great Resignation. So, what now? Top analysts are sharing their statements that suggestContinue reading “A Seismic Change in the Workforce in 2025”
With the COVID pandemic well behind us, businesses have decided: Come back to the office, or you may be fired. Many large companies, including The Washington Post, have made it mandatory to come back to the office. If not, they stated they “…will accept resignation.” This has caused an issue for many working Americans whoContinue reading “Return to Office Mandates—How They Impact Women”
As the holidays approach, people are flocking to the malls and stores. With Black Friday around the corner, everyone is looking for the best deals on the hottest products. And now, retail stores and corporate giants have offered an even better option to pay than upfront—buy now, pay later. But what is buy now, payContinue reading “Buy Now, Pay Later—Is it a good idea?”
The world of mom-and-pop shops and self-owned businesses continues to be on the rise. Ever since the coronavirus pandemic, people have opted to leave their current jobs and embark on a new adventure: starting their own business. Some people dream of a lawyer, doctor, or astronaut. Other, more entrepreneur-minded, individuals may opt to open theirContinue reading “How to Create a Successful Start-up Business”
By Malory Wood Thinking about retirement? You should. But wait. They’re a few good reasons that might change your thinking about retirement or when it’s time to retire. Studies show that people over 50 are trying to save as much money as possible so they can say goodbye to their job and enjoy the goodContinue reading “Surprising Reasons Why Retiring Isn’t as Easy as it Used to Be”
Now that the coronavirus feels further behind us, the travel industry is back on top. Where once this industry shuttered due to the lockdowns and the inability to travel, sales and tourism are booming. However, this situation has not made it easy to travel—and seemingly it’s getting worse. The airline industry is taking hit-after-hit ofContinue reading “What to REALLY Expect When You Travel This Summer”
Our recent blog on “How Immigrants Boost the USA Economy” generated a number of responses, mostly favorable to the theme of the blog that suggests immigrants are helping to grow America’s economy, not hurt it. However, several members noted that our use of the term “illegal immigrants” as opposed to using the term “undocumented immigrants”Continue reading “A Response to ACC Members About Immigration”
Are Illegal Immigrants Boosting the American Economy? If So, What’s the Real Issue to Approving Their Immigration? The old game of “telephone” is in play when it comes to that old adage many Americans have heard before that goes like this: “Immigrants are taking our jobs!” But wait! Is that really true, or just aContinue reading “How Immigrants Boost the USA Economy”
The American Consumer Council (ACC) and our state consumer councils are excited about 2024. Based on our country’s economic performance so far, we are holding to our prediction that 2024 will be a very positive year for American consumers, with an economic growth rate of 3.1 percent. ACC’s national membership has swelled to nearly 400,000Continue reading “2024 Outlook Remains Positive for American Consumers”