It was originally touted as the worst thing that could possibly happen. Okay, the second worst. Yet, the failure to meet the self-imposed Congressional deadline
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Clock Ticks As Super Committee Ready To Admit Failure
Nobody likes Monday. This week, the “super committee” really doesn’t like Monday. With three days left to come up with $1.2 trillion in budget cuts,
Read MoreCBO Releases Updated Budget Outlook, Suggests Picture Improving
Kids, put on some good clothes and get in the car! We’re going out to celebrate! As it turns out, the country is only $1.28
Read MoreSuper Committee: Obama’s Opening Bid On Taxes
(Quick note from Taxgirl: Guest post by Brash Tax in response to the debt ceiling crisis and the Congressional fix. The post was submitted prior
Read MoreCall For Guest Posts About Taxes & The Economy
As I have done for the past few years, I’ll be turning over the reins at taxgirl to my readers for the last week in
Read MoreBreaking Down the Debt Ceiling Fix In 10 Easy Pieces
So after all of the drama, it’s over. For now. President Obama has signed into law legislation that will raise the debt ceiling, averting what
Read MoreDebt Ceiling, Spending Cuts To Rise But No Word On Higher Taxes
If you stayed up to watch the marathon Braves/Pirates game, the one that lasted 19 innings, you kind of know how most people feel about
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
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