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Since the start of 2023, the United States has averaged more than one mass shooting per day, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit group that tracks gun violence using police reports, government sources, news coverage, and other public data.  No official, universal definition of what constitutes a mass shooting currently exists. Groups define […]

Filing your taxes can be anxiety-inducing—especially if you’re not sure whether you’re going to owe the government money or receive a nice tax refund. Overpaying your tax obligation throughout the year by having extra money withheld from your paychecks is an interest-free loan to the government, but finding out you’re getting one can give you […]

Tax season can provoke dread, or it can bring joy. Between Jan. 1 and mid-April, individuals pull together their finances from the previous year and submit them as a tax return to the government. Tax returns show the tax you must pay to the government and how much you’ve already paid. If you owe more […]

Donald Trump made history last week as the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted for criminal conduct. Trump is being charged for his alleged role in a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election that was intended to silence her from going public […]

Few issues spark more passion in the United States than gun control. Proponents argue that the country must impose stricter regulations to address the horrifying number of gun-related deaths—over 44,000 in 2022, according to the Gun Violence Archive. That number declined slightly from 2021, which marked the highest number of firearms deaths on record. Opponents […]

In a country where three in 10 adults own a gun and nearly half of households have at least one gun in the home, 100 Americans die every day from gunshot wounds. Nearly half of all U.S. adults grew up in a household with guns, more than half have friends who own guns, and nearly three-quarters […]

On the surface, Americans and their legislators accept and understand LGBTQ+ individuals more now than even a decade ago. The Supreme Court’s 2015 decision to legalize same-gender marriage remains one of the most tangible and significant wins for LGBTQ+ rights—yet many Americans continue to have complex (and sometimes contradictory) views on transgender issues, suggesting much […]

Over the past 20 years, the U.S. has weathered multiple major financial crises, natural disasters, and dramatic shifts in consumer behaviors. Yet the vast majority of states have managed to grow enough jobs to keep the nation’s economy going. The U.S. has added close to 21 million jobs since 2003, while the population has grown […]

Are you driving in a state where the number of uninsured drivers on roads is growing? A car wreck is never a happy event, but a collision involving a driver without auto insurance can make repairs and recovery significantly more difficult. Those drivers who are also involved in road accidents can get More Help if […]

“My Dear, a fortune is awaiting you … but it’s locked in an overseas account …” Sound familiar? You likely have multiple versions of this email in your spam folder. As tempting as it is to think of easy money, the reality is that the Nigerian Prince is a scammer targeting you for money or […]

Retirement is a dream for many Americans, especially if it includes a house along the coast or a seasonal residence located in a warmer, sunnier climate—the ultimate reward for a lifetime of hard work. But today, more than ever, retirees must factor in the current and potential future impacts of climate change when deciding where […]

Leading up to the riot in which supporters of then-President Donald Trump attempted to storm the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, it had been clear to international and national intelligence and research institutions for years that right-wing extremism was on the rise in the country. As far back as 2009, the Department of […]