This year, President Trump and congressional Republicans delivered a historic tax cut that delivered tax refunds that were $350 higher than previous years, according to the latest IRS data. Now, I know that $350 won’t revolutionize a family’s budget, but I want to remind everyone that without this legislation, taxes would have actually increased by 22 percent this year. Take ...

We talk a lot about the American Dream. Owning a home. Sending your kids to college. Retiring with dignity. But here’s the truth: none of that happens by accident. It happens because people plan; they save; and they leverage luck.

That’s why financial education matters – not as some abstract idea, but as a real, practical skill that shapes whether families get ahead or...

It’s no secret that we are facing a challenging economic climate. Consumer spending has slowed, while prices seem to only increase. Recently, Mississippi’s credit rating changed from “negative” to “stable,” showing positive signs for our state, but I know it’s still tough around many kitchen tables.

April is Financial Wellness Month, a time when the Mississippi Treasur...

The economic news as of late hasn’t been great. Credit card debt is at record levels. Gas prices remain high. Interest rates are at a standstill. In the middle of that uncertainty, though, Mississippi received some encouraging news.

This month, S&P Global Credit Ratings upgraded Mississippi’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable.” That is a meaningful achievem...