It’s happening all over the world. Birthrates are declining and almost all leaders are lamenting the fact. The argument is that with declining birthrates there won’t be enough tax money from fewer younger people to pay for the care of older people. Also, in the United States, consumers spending money... Read more →

Photo: Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine MoneyGram, an international money transfer provider that serves hundreds of thousands of customers in the United States every year, has agreed to pay $250,000 for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing their customers’ money transfers. In April 2022, the... Read more →

Ads are beginning already for July Fourth sales, so it’s a good idea to start comparing prices. In addition to sales at your favorite retailer, in store or on-line, you can check out prices at Amazon Prime Day, July 8 to 11. Look-alikes Target, Walmart, and lately Walgreens also are... Read more →

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 →