I've been attempting for many months now to warn readers about the economic tsunami ...more

November 21, 2009

The GOP has announced its intentions to rebrand the Republican Party and is seeking input from the public, so here is mine. ...more

May 8, 2009

Not long ago, Frankie Martire didn't think twice about buying clothes at upscale stores like Abercrombie and Fitch for herself and son. ...more

March 28, 2009

Tim Truitt of New Port Richey says if the federal government gave the bailout money to ordinary Americans they would end the banks' bad-debt problems. ...more

March 21, 2009

At a time when every rule of investing has been turned on its head, there is apparently one constant: The renowned investor Warren E. Buffett has kept his sense of humor and his gift for plainspoken investment wisdom. ...more

March 1, 2009

Lots of teens (and their parents) are stressing over how to make prom night magical on a shoestring budget. ...more

February 24, 2009

The economy is a shambles. State revenue is in a free-fall. House leaders in both parties stand accused of misusing their political powers. ...more

December 19, 2008

Written off last month, the resurgent Philadelphia Eagles are making a strong playoff push. ...more

December 16, 2008

Only a few years ago Hillsborough County and the rest of Florida looked on the financial struggles elsewhere in the nation with smug detachment. ...more

December 7, 2008

Here's the scene: A deputy shows up at a home to investigate a noise complaint. He looks past the woman who opens the front door to see the living room in shambles. ...more

October 6, 2008