The liberal arts get a bad reputation, mostly because its diploma recipients are just working at Starbucks instead of a well-paying jobs. But liberal arts used to fuel a wisdom and helped create Western civilization. It helps teaches kids about classical music, literature and philosophy. Three ideas that are foreign to us millennials. Nowadays, liberal […]
Archives for October 2015
White House unveils healthcare premiums for 2016
The Obama administration has unveiled healthcare premiums for next year. Although the media are reporting that the number of Americans uninsured is nine percent, there are other findings that should worry the average American, particularly if you don’t want to take part in Obamacare. Here are a few excerpts from a CNBC article: Expect your […]
Los Angeles actors, theater professionals sue Actors’ Equity over $9 minimum wage
In Los Angeles, a small number of actors and theater professionals are reportedly fighting against the minimum wage as they filed a lawsuit against Actors’ Equity Association. The young actors are urging the union to reverse its 99-seat theater plan, which was imposed in April. Just what is the 99-seat theater plan? It’s an initiative […]
Week in Review: Oct. 19 to Oct. 25
In case you missed any of this week’s articles, here is a round-up of some of the most read pieces written by the Economic Collapse News staff: Ron Paul: Debt Ceiling Debate: Don’t Mention Warfare/Welfare State! War on Cash: U.S. banks no longer want your large cash deposits Is retirement a forgotten dream? Analysts say […]
Donald Trump warns Federal Reserve rate hike will trigger a recession
Donald Trump, the GOP frontrunner and real estate billionaire mogul, continues to be the only presidential candidate talking about the Federal Reserve on a regular basis. And that isn’t saying much. Speaking in an interview with USA Today on Thursday, Trump warned that a recession could be triggered if the Federal Reserve decides to hike […]