The legislation also contains multiple unrelated provisions On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, legislation that raises the federal debt limit and establishes the framework for a two-year budget deal. The legislation, needed to avoid an impending default on U.S. debt, also contains multiple unrelated provisions, including…

Cost-effective ways to improve your financial situation Does your job come with benefits? Many of us automatically think about health insurance and vacation time. But what about other benefits your employer offers? Taking advantage of them may be cost-effective and help you improve your financial situation. Here are a few ways: Enroll in your 401(k): Enrolling…

by Pamela Gross Loveland City Council Member It has been almost two years since I was elected to Loveland City Council and it has been a privilege to represent this wonderful community. As an accountant I understand budgets and financial statements and having built my own business, based here in Loveland, I understand the challenges that…

Test times reduced Three words that when put together offer a simple summary for what was a school year loaded with complex conversations amongst school administrators, state legislators and – possibly most significantly – countless concerned parents… many from right here in Loveland. During the 2014-15 school year, we worked collectively as advocates for our…

Guest Column by Matt Huffman and Vernon Sykes, Co-chairman  of the Fair Districts for Ohio campaign This November 3rd, Ohioans will have the opportunity to solve a divisive problem facing our state. Issue 1 defines a new method for drawing state legislative districts and embodies a compromise reached by Legislators of both parties. It was…