Politics
17 States That Will Gain or Lose Electoral-College Votes After the 2020 Census
17 States That Will Gain or Lose Electoral-College Votes After the 2020 Census
Every 10 years, the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are reassigned based on the results of the U.S.
July 2, 2020
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
May 21, 2020
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have…
May 16, 2020
Vote by Mail: A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Ballot Voting
Vote by Mail: A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Ballot Voting
With health authorities recommending people continue to social distance, the idea of voting by mail is becoming an increasingly hot topic.
May 12, 2020
9 Ways COVID-19 Will Change the 2020 Elections
9 Ways COVID-19 Will Change the 2020 Elections
The 2020 election will be like no other in history, as the COVID-19 pandemic will upend the business of politics as usual.
April 21, 2020
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Fighting Against Aging Stereotypes
Fighting Against Aging Stereotypes
Ageism is "the last prejudice to bubble to the surface of our consciousness," says author/activist Ashton Applewhite.
March 11, 2020
How to Run for Local Office
How to Run for Local Office
If you’ve ever thought that you could do a better job than the elected officials currently in office, here’s how to launch a campaign—and win.
November 26, 2019
Ranking the Top Democratic Presidential Candidates for 2020
Ranking the Top Democratic Presidential Candidates for 2020
The 2020 Democratic presidential nominating contest has attracted unprecedented interest.
June 25, 2019
What the Midterm Elections Mean to Your Money
What the Midterm Elections Mean to Your Money
Regardless of the results of the election, putting an end to the uncertainty is likely to be a plus for your portfolio.
October 30, 2018
Midterm Elections Loom Over the Stock Market
Midterm Elections Loom Over the Stock Market
Divided control of Congress, White House, has historically led to poor returns
October 24, 2018
Here's an Inside Look at McCain's Economic Advisers
Here's an Inside Look at McCain's Economic Advisers
October 4, 2017
The Long Slog in Congress After Comey
The Long Slog in Congress After Comey
Trump's firing of the FBI director ruffled congressional feathers, but not enough to spur an independent investigation into Russian meddling in the 20…
May 12, 2017
Trump’s Tax Reform Plan Faces Tough Challenges
Trump’s Tax Reform Plan Faces Tough Challenges
A one-page outline isn't enough to satisfy a Congress interested in the details — and protecting constituents.
April 27, 2017
Keep Calm and Carry On as Markets Adjust to Trump Presidency
Keep Calm and Carry On as Markets Adjust to Trump Presidency
If you’re worried about all the political and economic changes ahead, you’re not alone, but there are some reasons to take comfort, too.
January 26, 2017
What to Expect From Trump's First 100 Days
What to Expect From Trump's First 100 Days
He’ll score quick wins with executive orders slashing regs. But it will be slower going on undoing Obamacare, tax law, and other legislation.
January 22, 2017
How Can We Discourage Bogus News Stories?
How Can We Discourage Bogus News Stories?
Only the big online advertising networks can cut off the lifeblood and reduce the financial incentive to create phony stories.
December 22, 2016
Trump's Agenda and Challenges
Trump's Agenda and Challenges
What lies ahead for the President-Elect.
November 12, 2016
How Presidential Elections Affect the Stock Market
How Presidential Elections Affect the Stock Market
Myths abound, but when it comes to your portfolio, it doesn’t matter much which party wins the White House.
November 9, 2016
E-Mail Blowup Unlikely to Derail Clinton
E-Mail Blowup Unlikely to Derail Clinton
With millions of ballots already cast, news of renewed FBI interest in Hillary Clinton's e-mails may be too late to change the outcome.
October 31, 2016
Gamblers Are Surprisingly Accurate at Picking the Next President
Gamblers Are Surprisingly Accurate at Picking the Next President
Polls show a tight race for the White House, but betting sites have the odds firmly favoring Clinton.
September 27, 2016
Trump vs. Clinton: 10 Ways the Next President Will Impact Your Wallet
Trump vs. Clinton: 10 Ways the Next President Will Impact Your Wallet
The policies that Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump say they'll bring to the White House could have a dramatic impact on your wallet…
September 19, 2016
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Air Force One
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Air Force One
In 2021 or thereabouts, the president of the United States will board a spanking new Air Force One that will boast new standards of technological soph…
September 12, 2016
Clinton on Track to Win 2016 Presidential Election
Clinton on Track to Win 2016 Presidential Election
Trump can win the White House, but faces an uphill climb.
September 2, 2016
4 Election Year Myths About Investing
4 Election Year Myths About Investing
Instead of paying attention to all the campaign hoopla, focus on protecting your portfolio in these uncertain times.
August 16, 2016
Where Clinton and Trump Stand on Taxes
Where Clinton and Trump Stand on Taxes
Clinton's plan would raise taxes on the wealthy, while Trump's would cut taxes across the board.
August 9, 2016