Emboldened by the election results in November, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has launched a massive $4.2 billion tax increase program at virtually the same time that the state Department of Transportation announced what it calls a “pilot program” to charge drivers for the miles they drive, rather than the gallons of gasoline they use. Reaction […]
Hulu Takes A Serious Stab At Cable
The obvious “hidden” monopoly that is the realm of Comcast may very well lose its vice grip of a stranglehold on the average household due to a recent power play by streaming giant Hulu. Through its Xfinity platform, Comcast is widely known as a Cable predator/provider in markets where virtually no alternative vendors exists for consumers, other than […]
The Setting Sun of The Solar Industry?
Technological and financial limitations in the absence of government subsidies have dealt the solar industry a mortal blow as leading residential installer SolarCity has been forced to take extreme measures in reorganization, salary cuts and layoffs in remaining buoyant. The company released the news Wednesday to investors and the public in the wake of suffering $55 […]
From Drones To Loans- Amazon Delves Into The World Of Finance
While customers of the marketplace universe can buy items that supplement all aspects of the college experience, end-users will now be able to purchase assistance with funding the actual university experience. According the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is teaming up with Wells Fargo to offer discounted student financial assistance plans, as the market for private educational […]
“Brexit” Affects US Mortgages, Retirement and Vacations
According to the Washington Post, the exit of Britain from the European Union will have a direct impact on US mortgage rates, retirement plans, and vacations. What about buying a house? In the near future, interest rates will likely remain low as the Federal Reserve is already worried about recession. Brexit increases international recession concerns, […]