By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other hand who believe it’s beneficial to let taxpayers keep more

A prominent economic story of the past year has been the growing tide of trade disputes across the globe. The U.S is at the center of it – most notably with China – which means investors are often subject to daily headlines debating possible implications

Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I was always accustomed to January being well below zero in regards to temperature. Growing up, January was a time of snowball fights and sled rides. Now that I live in South Carolina, those activities are no longer possib

By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller We can all afford to better ourselves in some way, and this time each year many us resolve to do so – whether it’s adopting a healthier lifestyle, working a little harder toward a goal, or learning a new skill. And

It is hard to believe that it is already 2019. Futhermore, it is even harder to believe that the year 1999 was 20 years ago. Here is a list of some of the events that took place in January 1999. January 1st, 1999, the Euro currency was first introduced. J

We must be mindful that we can sometimes impregnate ourselves with things. Let’s think of this in the natural. Can a woman impregnate herself with seed that carries all the DNA and chromosomes needed to bare a normal child? I’m afraid not and she never wi

As we embark on a new year, let’s recap some of the good and bad things that happened in 2018. January 1: Iceland ensures equal pay for men and women. Iceland became the first nation to make paying men more than women illegal. Passed on Women’s Day the ye

The spirit of depression has been on the rise. I have been hearing of so many cases of people that I know suffering with the effects of it. Sometimes the holidays are accompanied by it and it makes many people go into hiding rather than enjoy the festivit

If you stand to inherit a property, such as a family home or vacation condo, the gift presents a critical financial decision: whether to sell, rent or keep the home. And oftentimes, this decision is handled while dealing with the loss of a loved one. Spen

As we’re about to ring in the New Year, here are some facts about New Year’s Eve to explain some of your existing traditions, and maybe inspire you to try some new ones! 1. The song traditionally sung on New Year’s, “Auld Lang Syne,” means “times gone by”

As I was thinking of the upcoming holiday, I remembed this poem by Robert Frost. It is called “Christmas Trees”. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. - Philp Maenza, Editor (A Christmas Circular Letter) The city had withdrawn into itself And left at last

Here’s some fun Christmas trivia for you to enjoy. Let’s see how many questions you can get correct. The answers will be at the end of the article, upside down. No cheating. • After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?

While looking for some Christmas gifts, I came across some interesting products. The following is a list of items that are pretty unique, should I really buy them? • Prepara Herb Savor Pod 2.0 is designed to prolong the life of your fresh herbs, while bei

One thing we sometimes fail to realize is that people act and react the way they do for a reason. Have you ever paid attention to people’s reaction to you as you approach them while walking down an aisle or sidewalk? It can tell you a lot of things about

As the month of November comes to a close, here are some fun facts about the month. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar and has retained its name from the Latin novem, meaning “nine.” In Finland, they call November marraskuu, which