Suzanne Blake
Consumer and Social Trends Reporter at Newsweek
Tar Heel. Writer. Current: @newsweek Past: @thesun @grepbeat @fsrmag @qsrmagazine @cnbc @dailytarheel
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5 days ago |
newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Some companies are allowing employees to exchange unused paid time off (PTO) for cash to pay down student loans, a trend that reflects evolving workplace benefits and the financial pressures facing millions of American workers. Why It MattersMore than 40 million Americans hold federal student loans, and over 10 percent are believed to be in default. The return of federal student loan payments has led to spikes in delinquency, default, and credit score drops among borrowers.
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5 days ago |
newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Los Angeles, California experienced the highest spike in single-family rent prices among major U.S. metropolitan areas in February, following devastating wildfires that displaced tens of thousands of residents and destroyed thousands of structures. Why It MattersThe February price surge highlights the broader strain that natural disasters are placing on urban housing systems.
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5 days ago |
miamiherald.com | Suzanne Blake
Los Angeles, California experienced the highest spike in single-family rent prices among major U.S. metropolitan areas in February, following devastating wildfires that displaced tens of thousands of residents and destroyed thousands of structures. Why It MattersThe February price surge highlights the broader strain that natural disasters are placing on urban housing systems.
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5 days ago |
newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
A new survey reveals that Republican voters across the United States, including in states that have not expanded Medicaid, widely support keeping or increasing federal spending on the program. Why It MattersThe University of Maryland poll results challenge the assumption that Republican voters support congressional efforts to roll back the federal health insurance program for low-income Americans. The contrast between public sentiment and legislative action is stark.
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6 days ago |
newsweek.com | Suzanne Blake
Some activists in the United States began a three-day economic blackout Friday, part of a grassroots effort led by The People's Union USA aimed at pressuring large corporations over perceived exploitation and anti-worker practices. The action, labeled "Economic Blackout 2.0," urges consumers to withhold all spending through Easter Sunday, April 20-specifically targeting major retailers and national chains.
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