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Demand For Second Passports “Skyrockets” By 50% Amid Covid Travel Restrictions

December 27, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Demand for second passports, citizenships and overseas residencies amid the global Covid pandemic has "skyrocketed". A release out earlier this month from deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms, said that the lockdowns and travel restrictions have driven up demand for second passports and the like by more than 50% … [Read more...] about Demand For Second Passports “Skyrockets” By 50% Amid Covid Travel Restrictions

These Are The Cities Where People Spend The Highest (Or Lowest) Share Of Their Income On Rent

November 5, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Even as apartment rents in Manhattan and San Francisco plunge for the first time in more than 10 years, millions of American millennials, burdened by debt, blinded by poor financial literacy and preoccupied with booking that first post-pandemic vacation still can't ever imagine owning a home. As for what the future holds, many would greet it with a genuine … [Read more...] about These Are The Cities Where People Spend The Highest (Or Lowest) Share Of Their Income On Rent

Uber, Lyft Shares Soar After California Voters Pass Proposition 22

November 4, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden According to the Associated Press, gig economy companies Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and DoorDash Inc. have prevailed in their expensive quest to keep drivers classified as independent contractors. California voters approved Proposition 22 Tuesday evening, which would exempt gig-economy companies from a state law requiring them to classify their … [Read more...] about Uber, Lyft Shares Soar After California Voters Pass Proposition 22

Uber Warns Of 111% Price Hikes After California Judge Rules Drivers Are Employees

August 11, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Uber has warned that it may have to hike prices up to 111%, after a San Francisco judge ruled on Monday that the ride-sharing company, as well as its competitor Lyft, must classify their drivers as employees - a move which will disproportionately affect low-income customers. The ruling means that the companies will be required to provide various benefits … [Read more...] about Uber Warns Of 111% Price Hikes After California Judge Rules Drivers Are Employees

Study Finds “Historic” Drop In Math, Reading Scores Since Adoption Of Common Core

April 29, 2020 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Reading and math scores in the US have suffered 'historic' declines since most states implemented the Common Core curriculum standard six years ago, according to a new study from the Pioneer Institute. While Common Core was promoted as improving the international competitiveness of U.S. students in math, our international standing has remained low while the … [Read more...] about Study Finds “Historic” Drop In Math, Reading Scores Since Adoption Of Common Core

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