The New Jersey War
By Wes Keene | February 18, 2010 | In Category: Tax Policy
Governor Chris Christie is turning out even better than most conservatives had hoped. His budget cuts are going to reduce spending overall. He’s also adamant about not raising taxes. It all comes at a price from union leaders and other beneficiaries of the establishment…a price well worth paying.
Special Report: America’s Debt Disaster
By Wes Keene | February 6, 2010 | In Category: Economy
America has a national debt crisis. We’ve reached a tipping point. Years of imbalanced budgets and zero focus on fiscal discipline have landed the country in a situation where our credit rating could soon be downgraded, or new debt couldn’t be sold on the market.
Crack Is Whack
By Wes Keene | February 1, 2010 | In Category: Economy
Those of us who listen to news in the mid-day were treated to an educational opportunity (a teachable moment?) On how to manage a checkbook. The session made some great points about how debt can really bury you. The only problem with the class was its teacher. Call me cynical, just one of those bitter [...]