Personal Finance

Texas is renowned for its robust economy, but beneath the surface, a ticking debt time bomb poses a grave threat. With a staggering $70 billion in combined state and local debt, how long can the Lone Star State maintain its fiscal reputation without serious reforms? 1. Soaring Local Government Debt Local government debt in Texas … Read more

California’s latest attempt to fix a major Medicare loophole has been a huge flop. The Medicare Maze When California set out to fix a massive flaw in Medicare this year, seniors had high hopes. But despite their best efforts, the state’s latest attempt to fix the Medicare Medigap loophole has fallen flat. If you thought … Read more

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has just released billions in the latest Michigan budget. Whitmer’s Billion-Dollar Balancing Act Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has just signed off on a billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. It’s an $82.5 billion budget with a focus on public safety, financial stability, and upgrades to public Infrastructure. No New Taxes Whitmer … Read more

In a world where fast fashion and disposable goods dominate, investing in vintage items can be a smart and sustainable choice. Here are 21 timeless pieces that not only hold their value but can also add a touch of class and history to your life. #1. Classic Watches Vintage watches from brands like Rolex, Omega, … Read more

The NCAA is on the cusp of settling a historic lawsuit that could signal a large payday for thousands of student athletes. Potential Billion Dollar Settlement Student-athletes across the US could be looking at hefty payouts from the National Collegiate Athletics Association, after the association moved to settle three antitrust lawsuits. NCAA and the ‘Power … Read more

The owner of a chain of unlicensed cannabis stores has been slapped with a massive fine as part of a statewide crackdown on illegally operating dispensaries. $15 Million Cannabis Fine An unlicensed chain of cannabis dispensaries across multiple counties in New York has been fined $15 million by the state after the owner ignored several … Read more

American households are worried as they grapple to make ends meet. CNN said as many as 39% can’t afford their bills. What’s the cost of living come to?  Can’t Afford Bills  According to CNN, nearly 40% of Americans are concerned that they can no longer afford their monthly bills. With the cost of living as … Read more

A Texan nonprofit has issued a warning over a recent government decision that could leave kids across The Lone Star State with empty bellies.  Hunger Looms for Texas Kids Summer is just around the corner, and for many kids in Texas that means facing an all-too-familiar struggle: hunger. When schools close, the free and reduced-price … Read more

In a bid to address the state’s long-standing legacy of slavery and racial discrimination, the California Senate has passed a trio of reparations bills. Reparations Revolution One of the bills, Senate Bill 1403, led by State Senator Steven Bradford, would establish the creation of the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency.  Tracing Ancestry This agency would … Read more

There might be a significant tax payout for some American taxpayers, and there are plenty of ways to spend your little fortune returned. Here’s some expert advice and ideas.  More Tax Refund Benefit  Wouldn’t having a bigger tax refund be nice, especially in the high-inflation economy?   More than $1,000 for Some  According to the … Read more