Category Archives: Financial

Lawyers who took on Big Tobacco are aiming at Realtors and their 6% fee

March 20, 2019Burlington, Financial, Iowa, Local, News, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: A new class-action lawsuit takes aim at real estate agents and the tools they use to do business, and housing industry watchers say it could revolutionize the way Americans buy and sell the biggest asset they’ll ever own.

DivestU: Don’t Give to Your Alma Mater

March 18, 2019Burlington, Education, Financial, Iowa, Local, News, Political, West BurlingtonFalcon

It’s no longer a secret that many college campuses today are nothing more than leftist indoctrination camps. But what can we do about it? Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, offers a simple and effective solution in this short 5-minute video.

3 In 5 Millennials Say Life More Stressful Now Than Ever Before

March 18, 2019Burlington, Financial, Health, Iowa, Local, News, Political, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: From slow WiFi to broken phone screens to zero “likes” on social media, everyday stressors are causing young adults to have struggles falling asleep 138 nights each year, researchers say.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Does Not Understand Capitalism or Socialism

March 14, 2019Burlington, Education, Financial, Health, Iowa, Local, News, Political, Security, West BurlingtonFalcon

GPS Flaw: Security Expert Says He Won’t Fly April 6

March 8, 2019Burlington, Financial, Health, Iowa, Local, News, Security, Technology, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: Don’t look now, but there’s another Y2K-like computer-calendar problem on the way, and this one arrives in just one month: April 6, 2019.

Can You Go a Day Without Fossil Fuels?

March 6, 2019Burlington, Education, Financial, Health, Iowa, Local, News, Political, Technology, West BurlingtonFalcon

Got a minute and 45-seconds? Find out what life would be like without products derived from fossil fuels.

Is This the End of Recycling?

March 6, 2019Burlington, Financial, Iowa, Local, News, Political, West BurlingtonFalcon

Click here: Waste-management companies across the country are telling towns, cities, and counties that there is no longer a market for their recycling. Cities have two choices: pay much higher rates to get rid of unwanted recycling, or throw it all away. Most are choosing to throw it all away in landfills.

Capitalism vs. Socialism

March 4, 2019Burlington, Education, Financial, Iowa, Local, News, Political, Security, West BurlingtonFalcon

Decades after capitalism seemed to have triumphed over socialism, politicians are once again arguing about the merits and drawbacks of these opposing economic systems. Why are we still having this debate? Andy Puzder, former CEO of the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., explains the misconceptions that keep the debate alive in this short 5-minute video.