Ever wonder why our paychecks typically come twice a month or bi-weekly, in some cases weekly? In the 19th century it was common for workers to be paid monthly, at the end of a season – or in the case of seamen, at the end of a voyage when profits were divided. Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein traces the modern pay cycle to World War II, when the U.S. Congress passed the Revenue Act of 1942 to increase revenue to fund the war effort and introduce the country’s first tax withholding system. Given the complexities of calculating pay rates, tax, healthcare and other deductions, as well as managing a company’s human…
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Two Important Coins to Watch for 2022
BNB and MATIC look to make big strides in 2022
The potential for crypto in 2022 is higher than it’s ever been. All signs point towards continued adoption throughout the year. Russia passing crypto-friendly legislation will place pressure on other countries to do the same. Companies like Walmart and Tesla are going to continue adoption of digital assets into their business’. Bitcoin, for the foreseeable future, still reigns supreme with its $826 billion market cap and continued accumulation from large companies and countries. Just because Bitcoin is still the most popular, doesn’t mean that there isn’t value investing in other assets. During 2022 we saw many tokens make parabolic leaps in price during the bull runs. Very few in crypto…
