Thursday, January 30, 2025


Lower Taxes Attract Key Leaders

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By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly...

You Decide: Will These Seven Predictions Come True In 2021?

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By Dr. Mike Walden It’s that time of year again for predictions about the upcoming year. In my case, of course, these will be forecasts...

Social Security Matters – I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security?

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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security? Dear Rusty: I'd...

Christmas Gifts Aren’t Wasteful

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By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Among the pagan-inspired customs of the Christmas season, there has come to be the ritualistic burning of the straw man....

NC SPIN Reaches Its End

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By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — May I tell you a bit about the pioneering Campbells of eastern North Carolina? The patriarch of the family, minister James...

Social Security Matters – Should A Working Widow Claim Now Or Wait?

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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: My husband died 13 years ago at age 50. I am...

How Civilization’s Tale Was Spun

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By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Remember the Greek legend of Theseus and the Minotaur? King Minos of Crete has compelled Athens to supply a regular stream...

Compensate Victims Of Regulation

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By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — As of November, North Carolina’s state government has some $4 billion in unreserved cash in its General Fund, plus well...

You Decide: Can We Begin To Close The Urban/Rural Divide In 2021?

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By Dr. Mike Walden Recently the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a report showing the extent of the urban/rural divide in the...

Social Security Matters – Will My U.K. Pension Affect My Social Security?

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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Will My U.K. Pension Affect My Social Security? Dear Rusty: I...