In a year where the average Iowa family was making $22,000, the median income was only $10,000.A mere $8,000 was going to food banks.But thanks to the new law, those folks with the money can no longer get food stamps.It also allows them to deduct the cost of the food from their taxes.So, how can […]
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The Bigger Picture: How to pay rent in NYC
The big picture: How can you pay your rent in New York City?That’s what a team of rent experts from the Capital Region Rent Center have asked New Yorkers to do in the latest edition of the Renting Trends Guide.The goal is to provide renters with a basic overview of the rent situation in New […]
Why the Rent Is So High, and Why You Should Care
The number of people who rent in New York is at an all-time high, and some are complaining that rents are too high.The city’s housing shortage has led to a boom in the rental market, with prices skyrocketing in some neighborhoods and rents falling elsewhere.Here’s what you need to know about the latest, and what […]
Why you shouldn’t hire strippers at a Tesla factory
It’s a question that’s been on the minds of Tesla workers in recent months.Tesla workers have been expressing concerns about a lack of jobs, a lack and lack of pay, and more.The company is currently seeking an additional $1 billion to support workers who have lost their jobs due to automation and climate change.In addition, […]
How to calculate your rent without a car
You’re probably familiar with the term “rent-to-income” calculation.The idea is to calculate the cost of a monthly payment and divide it by the monthly rent.The result will be a rent that you can afford.You might also have heard of “rental equity,” which is simply a calculation of the rent you’re paying at the end of […]
Why the US needs to cut its own carbon footprint
The US is facing a carbon tax hike and a national air travel ban.We want to get to zero carbon in the US and we want to help the airlines.But we can’t do it on our own.The US has a global carbon footprint of 2.4 million metric tons a year.In fact, this is about the […]
Why You Should Rent in Las Vegas
The Vegas Strip is a city of breathtaking beauty.Its streets are lined with casinos, strip clubs, hotels and a host of other businesses that are both popular and trendy.But for the most part, the city is quiet and sleepy, and people tend to stay home. There are a few exceptions to this rule, however.There is Las […]
Rent rises on New York apartments to help struggling tenants cover rent
Rents for New York’s most expensive apartments rose more than 5% in February, bringing the average price for a three-bedroom apartment to $1,068 a month, according to data released Wednesday by the state Housing Authority.In a statement, the Housing Authority said its rental market is “at a critical crossroads.”The agency, which oversees the city’s rental […]
How to rent a massage: What to look out for
Rent is a tricky subject.There are thousands of websites and forums that will tell you exactly what you should expect when you rent a room or a massage.But there’s no one right answer.For example, some people will recommend you rent from a company with a professional massage therapist who can take care of all the […]
When Trump’s new rent tax is unveiled, rent experts say it will be the worst in history
Renters across the country are bracing for a steep increase in their rent payments under President Donald Trump’s proposed rent tax, which would raise more than $600 billion over 10 years.The Republican plan, which is being drafted by Trump’s transition team and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, would impose a 5 percent property […]
