October's reports on declining sales tax revenues have shown that the state of Texas is still suffering from consumer spending contractions. Sales tax revenue has declined a full 15 percent statewide, 17 percent in...
President Obama is meeting with economists, local officials, businesses and labor leaders to create a strategy that will lower unemployment and help end the recession. But what strategy will really work in our efforts...
When we think of Middle Class America we think of stability, nice jobs, good neighbors and stellar careers; but middle class America is in crisis. Many are facing foreclosure and are filing bankruptcy despite...
Being buried in debt can put tremendous amounts of stress on any individual. Here are some tips for handling stress caused by debt: Get help immediately. If you see that you are drowning in...
According to an article in the Star-Telegram, unemployed workers may be worse off now than they were the last time the unemployment rate topped 10 percent in 1982. The article said: "Americans have more...
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, the unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983. The article said: "The Labor Department said Friday that jobless rate rose...
According to an article in the Star-Telegram, the home buyer tax credits have been approved and are expected to be signed into law by President Obama. For first-time home buyers (or anyone who has...
