Advocacy Group Accuses House Republicans of “Treating IRS as Piggy Bank” With New Funding Deal

Congressman Mike Johnson (R) attends House Judiciary Committee field hearing on New York City violent crimes at Javits Federal Building in New York City on April 17, 2023.

The recent proposal around the 2024 fiscal year appropriations announced by Leader Schumer and Speaker Johnson is being framed as largely in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act negotiated over the summer. The new spending deal includes a bipartisan spending deal that was agreed upon by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck … Read more

Merry & Broke? Christmas Dinner Costs Soar 4.8%, Leaving Scrooge Happy

Happy African American boy and his parents using sparklers and having fun during Christmas lunch in dining room.

According to Creditnews Research, for an American family of four, Christmas dinner is going to cost $80.58, or 4.8% more, this holiday season compared to last year. Although the increase isn’t as substantial as last year’s, it’s the cumulative inflation that’s going to strain household budgets. Since 2020, consumer prices have soared by 19%. Over the same period, … Read more