Category: MONEY

  • High Taxes and Massive Debt. Places to NOT Retire in 2026

    High Taxes and Massive Debt. Places to NOT Retire in 2026

    By roguelionmedia California, New York, and Illinois top the list for both the highest personal income tax rates and the most daunting state budget deficits this year—a convergence that has reignited debate about the relationship between tax policy and fiscal health. At the heart of the issue is California, where the state’s top marginal tax…

  • Why Lifelong New Yorkers are Waving Good-bye

    Why Lifelong New Yorkers are Waving Good-bye

    New York State is grappling with a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit, prompting an aggressive approach to tax collection. Taxpayers face invasive audits and higher bills, while essential infrastructure deteriorates due to misallocated funds. The state’s focus on large spending projects over crucial services drives residents and businesses to relocate to friendlier states.

  • Problem with a Product or Service? Be Prepared to do Combat. Really.

    Problem with a Product or Service? Be Prepared to do Combat. Really.

    Maybe you thought buying a product or paying for a service was it. You spent your money, so you expect something—something that works, something right. According to a 2023 market survey, nearly 60% of customers experience difficulty when resolving issues with companies. If you’ve ever tried fixing a problem with a company, you know the…

  • The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

    The Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

    For most people, picking a cell phone plan is about as much fun as doing their taxes. The options are endless, the fine print is tiny, and just when you think you’ve figured out which plan fits your needs, a new promotion pops up. The real question, especially for seniors and boomers, is whether those…

  • Hey Costco! Quit Moving My Stuff…or Give Me a Senior Discount to Re-find It.
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    Hey Costco! Quit Moving My Stuff…or Give Me a Senior Discount to Re-find It.

    Let’s get one thing clear: I love Costco. But I need you to stop moving everything around, or at least help me find what I’m looking for. I love Costco like a second home, or maybe like a weird, sprawling timeshare that I pay $140 a year to access. They say you can’t put a…