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Treasury Sends Dire Warning To Congress: We're Running Out Of Money Faster Than Expected

We might have avoided a government shutdown (for now) but barring any last minute actions by Congress, we’re still on track to default on our

The end of the world is coming. You’ve heard, haven’t you? On January 2, 2013, two fiscal storms – tax increases and sequestration – will

Two minutes isn’t a lot of time to talk about taxes. It’s even less time when you’re trying to get in zingers and tout your

You don’t grow up as a middle child without learning a few tricks of the trade. One of the most notable: if you have something

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

Do Americans want to pay higher taxes to pay down our debt? It depends on who you’re listening to. Much has been made of wealthy

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

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama went all social media on us, appearing at a “town hall” style meeting at offices in Facebook. The event, which

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

Seattle, long known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the US, may be facing some resistance in its efforts to green up the