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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Photo: Library of Congress The already marginal U.S. health care system is being rocked by massive cuts in staff at the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS. On Tuesday, HHS began to layoff thousands of employees across its departments, a downsizing that will reduce its workforce by about... Read more →

States receive federal aid for many reasons, from providing relief during natural disasters and health crises to funding improvements in education, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, and more. Some states receive much larger aid packages than others. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared the 50 states on three key metrics: the return... Read more →

It’s a sad day for the United States of America. We know the destruction Donald Trump caused during his first term as president, but his second term is going to be worse. Trump only cares about making money for himself and his wealthy friends. Now, billionaires are ingratiating themselves to... Read more →

As April 15 approaches, be on the lookout for tricks to get you to pay more money as you prepare your taxes. The Federal Trade Commission ordered H&R Block on Wednesday to make changes for the 2025 tax filing season in addition to longer-term changes. The settlement also requires the... Read more →

Photo: Gage Skidmore If you haven’t voted yet, vote for Kamala Harris for president on Tuesday. It’s so concerning when I hear people being interviewed on the radio or TV and they say they’re going to vote for Donald Trump because they think Trump will do something to help them.... Read more →

Things got crazy in March with lots of time spent helping a friend get ready to move and a trip to San Diego for a party for Wildlife Madagascar, a nonprofit my niece has founded. I just filed my taxes Saturday, April 13. Usually, I’m filing at the last minute. Since I have a small business, I need to add up all my expenses for the year. Read more →