Attention Retirees: Florida’s Property Tax Break Just Got Better

Attention Retirees: Florida’s Property Tax Break Just Got Better

Florida has always been a popular destination for retirees, thanks to its warm weather, tax benefits, and quality of life. Now, the state has made itself even more appealing for those enjoying their golden years by introducing a significant update to its property tax laws. In the Nov. 5 election, Florida voters approved Amendment No. … Read more

Ben Wilkinson: Means-Test the State Pension—Starting with the Public Sector

Ben Wilkinson: Means-Test the State Pension—Starting with the Public Sector

The debate around the future of the state pension resurfaced last week, sparked by remarks from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch about the long-term affordability of the triple lock system. This controversial topic gained further momentum with Labour’s new pensions minister, Torsten Bell, stepping into the spotlight. Bell, known for advocating the abolition of the triple … Read more

How Coloradans Can Safeguard SNAP Benefits from Theft and Fraud?

How Coloradans Can Safeguard SNAP Benefits from Theft and Fraud?

Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table. In Colorado alone, 600,000 people depend on these benefits. Unfortunately, thieves are using skimming devices to steal funds from Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, leaving vulnerable families in crisis. Take Dalerie, a Colorado resident and mother of four, … Read more

Neither Social Security Nor the IRS: What All Americans Carry and Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants Next

Neither Social Security Nor the IRS

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has found its next cost-cutting mission: the American penny. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), DOGE highlighted the shocking cost of producing pennies, which now exceeds their actual value. According to the report, it costs the United States over three cents to mint each penny, despite … Read more