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5 Tips For A Successful Fall Yard Sale
It is kind of hard to think about fall, what with summer temperatures in the 90s and vacations days still left to expend. But, before you know it Labor Day
Sunlight Foundation Promotes Political Transparency
Americans are easily upset when they learn that their elected officials aren’t being honest with them. Whether that means a bill is rushed through Congress without the chance of being
Think Wisely When Borrowing Money To Cover College Costs
By now, you’ve probably received your college’s tuition bill outlining costs for the fall semester. If you have the funds on hand to cover your college costs, then you’re in
How To Save Money
As the recession lengthens, we’ll be hearing contradictory reports that it has eased, ended even worsened. There are a number of different metrics used to determine when a recession ends
Will ObamaCare Force Insurers To Close Shop?
The national health care plan (or ObamaCare) being debated by Congress and pushed by President Barack Obama appears to be headed for a setback, at least temporarily, which means that
Smart Ways To Enact Real Health Care Reform
Yesterday, I published an article about the health care debate, from the stand point of the legislation winding its way through Congress. The bill being argued before members of the
Health Care Reform: What Is At Stake
For decades now, Americans have been hearing about health care reform but haven’t seen a comprehensive bill passed that will guarantee insurance for all citizens. We’ve seen Medicare and Medicaid
Free Checking Accounts And Where To Find Them
Free checking accounts, which were once taken for granted, seem to have all but disappeared. However, on closer scrutiny you’ll find that they’re still around and available to many consumers.
Back To School Savings Await Families
It may be hard to believe but it’s “back to school” time for some students. Sure, August is still a week away but some districts in Florida and elsewhere will
Real Estate Recovery Remains Spotty, Elusive
The housing market remains volatile, but signs of stability, even recovery are appearing in some markets while other areas remain stuck in a deep downturn. That’s the findings of the
Taxpayers Group Objects To Coercive Health Plan Proposal
Words matter. They really do. As does the lack of using the right words too. The National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen group founded in 1969 to
Survey Confirms Moms Looking To Save Money
National OfficeMax survey reveals that mothers are looking to save money on back to school items well in advance of the start of the school year. It shouldn’t come as
Policy Institute Urges Minimum Wage Increase Delay
On the surface, a minimum wage increase sounds like the right tonic that the doctor ordered. Delving a little bit deeper and it soon becomes apparent that while some workers
The Upside of Falling Home Prices
A general survey of the national housing market shows that foreclosures are up, home values are way down and sellers are taking a beating as listing prices plunge. We haven’t
Why Does President Obama Want Us To Finger Our Fellow Americans?
Dissent is a good thing. At least that is what we heard for the last seven years of the George W. Bush presidency. Throughout Bush’s two terms, beginning almost immediately