Americans owe $1.36 trillion in credit card debt, which comes out to about $10,800 for each household. Credit card debt is expected to increase by another $100 billion this year. Spending beyond your means on a credit card can cost a lot in interest, and it can damage your credit... Read more →

For years, I’ve written about the need to warn the American public about the link between drinking alcoholic and cancer through labeling alcoholic beverages. I was among those didn’t know about the link until about eight years ago when I received an email on it. Last week, the American Medical... Read more →

On Father’s Day, I’m remembering my dad Minor H. Slingsby. He was an important person in my life. In a tribute I wrote about him, I said two of my main interests in life came from him: consumerism and newspapers. My dad was proud of my accomplishments and me. Although... Read more →

As a decades-long member of the League of Women Voters and a state employee for nearly two decades, I’m a strong supporter of effective, adequately funded government at all levels. Many times on Flag Day, I’ve taken the opportunity to urge people to be involved in government so that it... Read more →

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation. The amount is up from last year’s $22.4 billion and beats the previous record of $22.9 billion in 2023. Sometimes, dads can be tough to buy for.... Read more →