In a Nutshell: Everyone needs help now and then — but sometimes realizing you need help is the hardest hurdle to jump. While many consumers and small business owners think accountants and CPAs... read more »
In a Nutshell: For more than 40 years, observers have hailed the federal government’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as one of the most effective anti-poverty tools in the US. In recent years,... read more »
In a Nutshell: The American job market is the strongest it’s been in nearly five decades, with unemployment rates dipping toward 4% and more than 6 million available jobs in the country. Monthly... read more »
In a Nutshell: Opinion polls have been popular for nearly a century, with many individuals and companies working to find ways to appropriately gauge public sentiment on topics ranging from... read more »
The United States is home to hundreds of cities and towns, each with its own unique history — many of which stretch back decades or even several centuries. And among the many is nearly every... read more »
In a Nutshell: The signs of road improvement abound on city and state thoroughfares: the clutter of heavy machinery, the orange traffic cones lining the shoulder, and the ubiquitous “Your... read more »
In a Nutshell: We all have that person on our social media timeline who shares a little too much information about their lives. While many modern web surfers are quick to display pictures and... read more »
In a Nutshell: Energy providers across the country work around the clock to keep their customers’ lights on and still put financial resources aside to make the communities they serve a... read more »
In a Nutshell: Individual states are often given the task of finding solutions to the nationwide push for cleaner energy and environmental recovery. That job becomes more difficult when it comes... read more »
In a Nutshell: In recent years, voters in eight US states and the District of Columbia have chosen to legalize the recreational use of marijuana among adults. In even more states, marijuana is... read more »