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fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 1: The Anger Argument Against It

The anger argument against student loan forgiveness posits that because federal student loan forgiveness would incite anger among some individuals, it becomes incorrect to proceed with it. This represents an appeal to anger fallacy, where emotion substitutes for actual evidence in forming an argument. Simply put, it erroneously assumes that anger is a valid measure of correctness.
Philosophy
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027

"Despite significant pushback from the industry, pensions will now form part of inheritance tax calculations," he said. "This places yet another burden on grieving families."
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

A third of parents are getting into debt to pay back-to-school costs, credit union report warns

Over 60% of parents surveyed expressed significant financial burden due to back-to-school costs, with 33% of them going into debt averaging €376.
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Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

U.S. Cities Where Rent Eats All Your Income

Renting in America poses significant financial challenges, with average rents hitting $2,100 monthly according to Zillow.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Alan Jackson sheds light on Karen Read's legal expenses in Vanity Fair interview

Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges after three years and two trials, facing over $5 million in legal fees.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
4 weeks ago

The Top 10 Cities Where You Can Live Car-Free

The typical new car today costs almost $49,000 - near a record high. Used cars are also flirting with all-time highs. That's because car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have hardly fallen since, making car ownership one of the biggest financial burdens Americans face.
Alternative transportation
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The True Price of Crime in America: What Taxpayers Are Really Paying For - Social Media Explorer

Spending on crime response varies dramatically from one state to another. For instance, California spends significantly more than states with less crime or smaller populations.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My mother and grandmother have no savings, and I'm bitter that I'll need to support them as they age

Financial responsibilities can shift unexpectedly within families, leading to frustration and an imbalance in parental roles.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Researchers say the true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize

The financial burden of having an incarcerated family member deeply impacts families, especially marginalized communities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Thousands of farm families face 'ticking Fair Deal time bomb'

Over 13,000 people with long-term land leases in Ireland may face nursing home fees exceeding €120,000 annually, creating a financial crisis.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

April to be tough month for struggling households as bills increase

The Independent promotes accessible journalism by not enforcing paywalls, relying on donations to support on-the-ground reporting.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Some evenings I'd have 16 bottles to sterilise' - how to cope with the cost of having twins

Parents of twins face significant financial burdens due to the need to buy two of everything.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover their health care costs

Healthcare costs lead millions to borrow money for medical care, indicating a significant financial burden despite insurance coverage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Cost of dying' in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

The average cost of a basic funeral has surged to £4,285, reflecting a 3.5% increase this year. September saw many grieving families resorting to crowdfunding as costs soar.
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