If you’ve been reading the news, you know that there is some controversy surrounding the recent stimulus/spending bill passed by Congress. (You can read my
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Tax Collections Hit Record Highs With No Dip In Spending
With two more months left to go in the fiscal year, the feds are on a roll. Tax revenues for the first ten months of
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown 101: What Happens When The Lights Go Off?
With Congress and the White House unable to reach a conclusion on the budget, a government shutdown looms. What happens if we don’t have the money to keep the lights on?
Read MoreMmm… Obama’s Plan Is So “Job-Creating”
President Obama will send his new jobs creation plan to Congress later today. He’s going to pitch it first in the Rose Garden surrounded by
Read MoreDebt Ceiling? What Debt Ceiling?
I’ve received a lot of emails lately asking me to explain what the debt ceiling is and what it really means. It seems that it’s
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Spending or Tax Cuts?
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about states cutting spending. For example, in Wisconsin, there’s been a very public
Read MoreLet’s Get Fiscal: Obama Proposes Budget
The deficit rag, oh yes the deficit rag! Those budget gaps can be a 12-digit drag! I’m telling you, that’s the deficit, they really made
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Who Owns The US Federal Debt?
Taxpayer asks: Hey taxgirl, I get that we have overspent in Congress. But who do we owe exactly? And what is the difference between the
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