In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.
In the ever-growing creator economy, brand partnerships are a top way to earn money. While other methods like affiliate links and subscriptions exist, the challenge lies in matching brands with the right creators. Enter Passionfroot, a Berlin-based startup aiming to streamline this process. Founded
Life throws unexpected challenges at us, especially when it comes to money. Knowing the common financial emergencies can help you prepare and have a safety net. Let's dive into the most frequent money problems people face. Why you need emergency savings? Emergency savings are your financial backup
Imagine 2024, a year filled with one disaster after another. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was in a tight spot, with their emergency funds running low. Some people suggested using funds meant for migrants to help hurricane victims. But hold on! That money has a specific purpose and
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently expressed worries about the Small Business Administration's (SBA) transparency in dealing with disaster relief funds. This concern arose after President Joe Biden revealed that the SBA's loan program for disaster relief had run out of money following Hurricanes
Picture this: the summer of 2023 saw two young guys pull off a massive heist, making off with over $230 million in bitcoin. Instead of lay low, they lived it up with fancy cars, plush homes, and luxury nights out. One of them was even flaunting a $500,000 watch during his arrest. Oddly enough, this
In Oklahoma, a recent investigation found that leaders were not careful with millions of dollars meant to help schools during the pandemic. This money was part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The investigation showed that the state didn't follow the rules and wasted about $
Some of the world's richest people are suddenly putting big money behind Donald Trump's presidential run. Elon Musk, known for his space ventures, has chipped in a massive $75 million to a pro-Trump super PAC he created. Not far behind is Casina heir Miriam Adelson, who has contributed $95 million.
Former President Donald Trump is seeing a windfall of support from the cryptocurrency world. His campaign has raked in over $7.5 million in digital tokens, as revealed in recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. This includes a range of cryptocurrencies, from popular ones like Bitcoin an
Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen
