With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the changes made by the IRS are under closer scrutiny. Here’s a list of what’s new concerning tax limits, standard deductions, credits and more. Standard ...
Read More »4 troubling signs in the economy
Officially, the U.S. is not in recession with critics saying the government altered the definition in 2021. But signs in the economy continue to tell a different story. Home Sales Existing home ...
Read More »Used car prices in historic spike as new car prices up 42%
February is seeing the sharpest increase in used car prices in 14 years as the economy continues to struggle under historic inflation. From January through the Feb. 15, wholesale used-vehicle prices increased ...
Read More »Kansas City’s AMC Theatres to charge you more for better seats
Moviegoers looking for good seats soon will have to pay more at Kansas City-based AMC Theatres. The three-tiered seating system announced this week includes “value sightline, standard sightline and preferred sightline sections,” ...
Read More »IRS says millions of Americans missing this tax credit
Millions of Americans are eligible for a tax credit that last year averaged more than $2,000, according to a statement just relased by the IRS. Some 20 percent of those entitled to ...
Read More »Democrats want to mint $1 trillion coin to further spending
In recent years, left-leaning economists and Democrat lawmakers have floated the idea of minting a $1 trillion platinum coin that would then be deposited in its bank account at the Federal Reserve, ...
Read More »Republicans push to abolish IRS, federal income taxes
The IRS and federal income taxes could be abolished by legislation soon to be put forth by Congressional Republicans. Both would be replaced by a simple national consumption tax. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) will ...
Read More »7 ancient financial tips from Proverbs still ring true
Can wisdom from the ancient texts of Proverbs apply to the fast-paced financial world of the 21st Century? After all, they were written over 2,700 years ago. Ask someone from the millennial ...
Read More »Financial decisions now can pay dividends in the coming year
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a good time to not only take down the decorations but also plan for the coming year. David Ragland, CEO of IRC Wealth and ...
Read More »Government over-reported job growth numbers by 99% this year
The government has been caught spiking job growth numbers. In investigative research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, job numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) were inflated by ...
Read More »Biden makes it easier for fund managers to push woke causes in your 401(k)
A new rule from the Biden administration makes it easier for big investment fiduciaries and corporate plan managers to invest trillions in “woke” causes that the workers may not support. Known as ...
Read More »The more people read the Bible, the more they give to charity
A recent survey confirmed what Christians already knew – Americans who are engaged with scripture are more generous. Members of this group donated more than $100 billion to charity last year, according ...
Read More »Home values drop, new construction down 60 percent
Home real estate prices continue to drop but there could be much more to come, data and economists say. The median home price has dropped by about 7 percent since its peak ...
Read More »When Christmas giving is smart and when it isn’t
With the Christmas season upon us, thoughts are turning to the matter of gifts and giving. Such matters generally invoke joy in people of all ages, but not always. Sometimes we give ...
Read More »The hidden spiritual advice on the Franklin Cent
Perhaps the United States of America would not have become so politicized had we all followed a good piece of advice from Benjamin Franklin. In Benjamin Franklin’s 1737 book, Poor Richard’s Almanac, he ...
Read More »Thanksgiving inflation may mean eating out is most economical
With inflation soaring, it may be less expensive for some families to eat this year’s Thanksgiving meal at a restaurant. For a list of open restaurants, see below. Grocery inflation is rising ...
Read More »Christmas Is Not an Emergency
Christmas and money—now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiraling. Some think it’s an emergency, even in a bad economy. When you’re trying to take control of your money, saving for ...
Read More »Sticking to a budget is critical during Christmas season, Dave Ramsey’s daughter says
After cutting back on Christmas spending a year ago, many consumers plan to buy more presents this year. Rachel Cruze, the daughter of Dave Ramsey, encourages them to enjoy the season but ...
Read More »As a millennial I paid off $20,000 of debt in 6 months
It seems as if it’s almost impossible for a Millennial or GenZ to get ahead financially these days. Record inflation, insane gas prices, and a tough housing market are just a few ...
Read More »Home mortgage rates rise above 7%
Mortgage rates have hit a two-decade high rising above 7 percent. The milestone comes as the U.S. housing market continues to tank with more buyers choosing to wait out the recession and ...
Read More »Gov. Mike Parson signs tax cut for Missouri families and farmers
Missouri families battling record inflation will find some financial relief at tax time. Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to cut personal income taxes in the state. He also signed HB 3 into ...
Read More »Survey: Generosity more common among church-going Christians
Christians who attend church regularly are more likely to be taught and experience generosity in their own lives than non-Christians, according to a new Barna survey. The poll conducted of 2,016 adults ...
Read More »Americans for Prosperity rallies in support of tax cuts in Missouri
Missourians gathered in Jefferson City last week to support tax cuts and agricultural tax credits in a rally sponsored by Americans for Prosperity The Real Tax Cut Rally promoted proposed income tax ...
Read More »Christian crowdfunding group GiveSendGo grows by 500%
The Christian fundraising platform GiveSendGo.com increased its payment processing volume 500 percent in the last year and is now being used in 86 countries. Website traffic increased one thousand percent between June ...
Read More »$1 now worth just 88 cents while Biden claims inflation has risen “hardly at all”
$1 at the start of the Biden administration is now worth just 88 cents. The devastating news for millions of families comes as the Federal Reserve again raises interest rates to stem ...
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