US Economy

Unemployment insurance is a U.S. social welfare program that provides benefits to individuals who are unable to find work. Unemployment insurance is funded at both a state and federal level, with...

When a consumer purchases a pack or carton of cigarettes, federal and state taxes account for a considerable portion of the price. When the federal government receives tax revenue from cigarette...

Food stamps are a type of public assistance benefit offered by the United States government to help low income families purchase food. Keeping your information updated with your public assistance...

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...

A local option sales tax, also known as "LOST," is a special-purpose tax mechanism used by cities and counties to generate additional revenue for local projects. Local option sales taxes are not...

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is intended to provide tax relief, infrastructure upgrades, protect the vulnerable, provide affordable health care, promote further education and...

In the United States, we are fortunate enough to be able to participate in free and fair elections. Regardless, many Americans do not take part in the state and national elections that occur every...

According to the AFL-CIO, 8 million workers in the United States are working at or below the federal minimum wage of $5.85. Luckily for some, many states have set a minimum wage above that...