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What are the most and least stressed cities in the U.S.?

I’m feeling stressed. How about you? Everyone has some type and level of stress, but the past few years have increased Americans’ stress levels with record-high inflation and economic uncertainty. About 77 percent of Americans feel stressed about the future of the nation these days, and 73 percent feel stressed... Read more →


Happy birthday, America

Usually, I enjoy celebrating July Fourth, the anniversary of what I used to call our great nation. As a supporter of government after membership in the League of Women Voter for decades and being a candidate for public office and an employee of state government, I’ve urged people on our... Read more →


Why it’s time to give up anxiety about declining birthrates

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 →


States where people overspend the most on car loans and tips for saving

Photo: M 93 Americans hold more than $1.6 trillion in car loan debt – more than $13,600 per household, and that amount keeps going up. At the same time, interest rates have increased sharply in recent years and have only slightly declined from their peak, and car prices have experienced... Read more →


AI is supercharging scams, while regulations lag, consumer group says

This is worrisome news. Emerging generative AI technologies are fueling a dramatic rise in online scams and fraud, with devastating financial consequences for U.S. consumers, especially seniors, a new report from the Consumer Federation of America, or CFA, shows. “Tech companies are failing to appropriately moderate and mitigate the way... Read more →


On International Labor Day, let’s celebrate the value and strength of the American worker

It’s incredible that such a huge attack on American workers is being launched by the Trump administration. In his first 100 days, Trump has hurt American workers 100 ways, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank focusing on worker and economic issues. Among the 100 actions are: Cutting... Read more →


Happy Easter

Best wishes on Easter Sunday if it’s a day you celebrate. Millions of Americans will celebrate Easter this year, with activities including going to church services, having family dinners, and hunting for Easter eggs. However, many people’s celebrations will be less expensive this year, according to a WalletHub survey. It... Read more →


Financial Literacy Month is a time to review your financial plan or make one

During these turbulent financial times, it’s more important than ever that your money is working as well as it can for you. The original promoter of April as Financial Literacy Month is Jump$tart, a national organization that partners with other groups to promote financial literacy. During April, organizations across the... Read more →


Take part in boycotts announced by The People’s Union USA and others

Photo: Mike Kalasnik Boycotts are powerful tools to catch the attention of business and corporations that consumers are unhappy with their products or sales. The organization behind the Feb. 28 economic blackout, The People’s Union USA, is calling on consumers to boycott Amazon and its companies Zappos, Ring, Whole Foods,... Read more →