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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 →


What Trump’s budget bill means for the American people

As he had wanted, President Donald Trump signed his budget bill on July Fourth that will give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy while slashing Medicaid and food-assistance benefits for millions of Americans. The budget measure puts the country on a perilous fiscal path by increasing the federal deficit through huge... Read more →


Airline complaints soar to another record in 2024

Along with airline safety, airline service also is declining. Complaints lodged against U.S. airlines hit another record in 2024, rising by nearly 9 percent, even though passenger volume rose by only 4 percent compared with 2023, according to “The Plane Truth 2025,” U.S PIRG Education Fund’s newest analysis of U.S.... Read more →


Facts and figures for Memorial Day 2025

Memorial Day is a day to honor Americans who have died in service to their country. Many Americans attend parades or decorate the graves servicemembers who have passed away. In addition to being a day of remembrance, Memorial Day weekend has become a time when families gather for a backyard... Read more →


Happy Mother’s Day to moms everywhere and thanks for the work you do for your families

My daughters live in Sacramento, Calif., and Madrid, Spain, so the highlight of Mother’s Day is a video call. I remember the days when it was predicted that in the future we’d be able to see the people were talking to on the phone. It’s so great when people live... Read more →


Have you ever received money from a class action lawsuit?

On Saturday, I was surprised to receive a $2 check from the Gudgel v. Reynolds class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that Reynolds’ use of the claim “recycling” on the packaging misrepresented that its recycling trash bags under the Hefty and Great Value brands were recyclable. They said the company’s... 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 →


Do you live in a state with the highest or lowest cost of housing?

With housing costs taking up as much as 50 percent of the median income in some states, it’s a difficult for many people to buy a home or even rent an apartment, and the challenges are especially great for young adults. “Homeowners and home buyers have faced whiplash over the... Read more →


Judge temporarily stops Trump administration’s effort to fire most of the remaining employees of federal consumer finance agency

The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday to lay off nearly 1,500 of the 1,700 employees left at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB. The action would significantly scale back the CPSC’s work, including abandoning supervision exams, enforcement, penalizing lawbreaking conduct, and “deprioritizing” many critical consumer protection issues such... Read more →


Watch out for these 12 common income tax scams

It’s Tax Day. Hopefully, you’ve been able to file your income tax returns and or file an extension. I filed my taxes on April 13, one day earlier than last year. I always tell myself that I won’t be pushing the deadline, but I seem to complete my taxes at... Read more →