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The cost of health insurance
By Ryan Schuster Many blame insurance companies and rising health insurance premiums for increases in health care costs. But insurers are not the main driving force behind increasing health care cost...
Posted on 2/22/13 at 12:13 PM
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4 Simple Ways to Save Money
Iam sure you have noticed our paychecks getting a little smaller in 2013. With the end of the payroll tax holiday, the average household will see about $83-$140 less per month. To ease the impact on o...
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Bonus Gift Card Deals
With the holidays coming up many stores and restaurants are offering a bonus gift card of a certain amount if you purchase a specified amount of their gift cards. Besides using for gifts, you could a...
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Consequences of Overspending on the Holidays
Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At the same time, many lost sight of the f...
Posted on 11/29/12 at 11:22 AM
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"I Wish My Dad Would Take Me Out to Breakfast"
The amazing huz took the girl out for breakfast today. This is yet another thing that I love about my family. Kerry has a standing commitment to a group of men for breakfast on Wednesday mornings. La...
Posted on 9/14/11 at 9:39 PM
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US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing

Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring.

By Associated Press , May 13, 2013

McConnell: Time to confront 'spending addiction'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says that "absolutely the tax issue is behind us" as a result of the "fiscal cliff" deal and that it's now time to focus solely on confronting what he calls "our spending addiction."

January 06, 2013

State’s reserves will define Legislature

The oil boom in western North Dakota, along with higher-than-expected sales and income tax collections, are beefing up North Dakota state government’s financial reserves. Expectations are that by June 30, 2013, the state will be sitting on a $2 billion nest egg.

By The Bismarck Tribune , June 29, 2012

Dalrymple vetoes parts of 2 spending bills

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has vetoed parts of two spending bills that affect the state Water Commission and budget office.

May 18, 2011

White House: Obama to lay out spending plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — One budget deal down, President Barack Obama and Congress began to pivot Sunday from the painful standoff over this year's spending to a pair of defining debates over the nation's borrowing limit and the election-year budget.

April 10, 2011

Bills deal with independent political spending

BISMARCK — North Dakota legislators began reviewing a proposal Wednesday that would establish rules for tracking corporate political giving in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that lifted contribution restrictions.

By By Trevor Born, The Associated Press , February 03, 2011

Farmers call for spending cuts, can’t agree where

ATLANTA — The nation’s biggest farm lobbying group supports a balanced budget. It’s against tax increases and says the federal government needs to tighten its belt. Just don’t ask its members where the government should trim billions of dollars in agriculture spending — they can’t agree.

By By Ray Henry, The Associated Press , January 15, 2011

Holiday shoppers came out to spend in November

NEW YORK (AP) — Generous discounts lured American to stores for holiday gifts in November, providing cheer and robust sales gains for retailers. That raises hopes, already buoyed by reports of crowded malls over the crucial Thanksgiving weekend, for a strong holiday shopping season.

December 02, 2010

N.D. AG: Oil tax would affect spending

BISMARCK — A proposed new savings account for North Dakota’s oil tax collections won’t affect oil money that is already set aside for schools, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Monday. Stenehjem, in a legal opinion, said a proposed constitutional amendment to establish an oil tax “legacy fund” may affect the amounts of money that other oil tax recipients are receiving. However, the amendment would not bar the Legislature from changing those formulas, the attorney general said.

By By Dale Wetzel, The Associated Press , September 21, 2010

What we think: Funding for school aides must be sustainable

The Jamestown Public School Board expressed interest in spending surplus money on teacher aides. We support that idea, assuming the district can afford it in the long term. Teachers, administrators and support staff have all said classrooms need more teacher aides. We all want the best for our students and if increasing aides is what’s best, of course we support it. But it’s easy to advocate for something we can’t afford.

By Sun Staff , August 06, 2010

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Farm family living spending dips slightly in ND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A new report says North Dakota farmers spent a little less on themselves last year.

June 19, 2010

Obama seeks to force votes on spending cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sent legislation to Congress on Monday that would allow him to force lawmakers to vote on cutting earmarks and wasteful programs from spending bills.

May 25, 2010

Geithner: Obama taking steps to shrink deficit

April 18, 2010

Shoppers hand retailers Easter cash

Shoppers are finally coming out of hibernation. Better weather and an earlier Easter enticed Americans to shell out for spring clothes in March, the fourth straight month of gains for retail sales. Target, Macy’s, Gap and the parent of Victoria’s Secret all beat Wall Street expectations.

April 09, 2010

Try using BRAC concept for spending

The budget outlook is truly dismal. The deficit for the current fiscal year could hit $1.6 trillion, and experts project a tsunami of red ink for many years to come.

By Steve and Cokie Roberts , March 06, 2010

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