US Economy

I'm an American that is starting to feel the weight of government bearing down on my rights, my way of life and my pockets. I like freedom to choose and it's not always easy to know when my...

The first minimum wage in the United States was set at 25 cents in 1938. Through 2009, it had been raised 23 times, the most recent being on July 24, 2009, when it went up to $7.25.

No one wants to pay taxes but they are necessary to keep the community running smoothly and vibrantly. On a state level, taxes are used for a myriad of resources that individuals use on a daily...

In general, people pay taxes and are very obedient to tax laws even though the odds of an audit are relatively small. There are several reasons that people are so consistent in complying with tax...

Taxes--it's tough to escape them. When it comes federal taxes, there's always the question of why people must pay them.

You've filed your taxes and then you get a call: the IRS thinks the return you filed is incorrect. And so they audit you. Once the IRS audits you, they will decide -- either by mail or in person...

The American people are enduring he worst financial disaster of our generation. The economy may be on its way to a complete breakdown. The American auto industry is collapsing. Prices of consumer...

During times of inflation it is much more difficult to stay out of debt but it is possible to stay out of debt when times are tough and costs are rising.