The Daily Money: 2024 Elections and Your Finances
For a significant number of Americans, the upcoming elections transcend politics. Many believe the results will profoundly influence their finances—impacting their wealth, retirement plans, investments, spending habits, and emergency savings, Paul Davidson reports.
The prevailing thought among voters is: “If my chosen candidates win, I’ll be wealthier, able to retire sooner, and spend with more freedom. However, if they lose, I’ll need to tighten my budget, work longer, and save more for unexpected expenses.”
Is this perception accurate?
Streaming Companies Challenge ‘Click to Cancel’
Streaming platforms and various businesses are taking legal action to prevent a new regulation that would simplify the process of canceling subscriptions and memberships.
The NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, representing major cable and internet companies like Charter Communications and Comcast, along with media giants like Disney, argue that the Federal Trade Commission exceeded its authority with the “click to cancel” directive.
Will the “click to cancel” rule get revoked before anyone can actually cancel anything?
Can Mini Apartments Resolve the Housing Shortage?
You may be familiar with tiny homes, but what about extremely compact apartments?
A new initiative aimed at tackling the housing crisis proposes transforming vacant office buildings across various U.S. cities into affordable rental apartments. The twist: These units would be a maximum of 150 square feet, roughly the size of an average college dorm room, primarily designed for sleeping.