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University of Missouri Extension Family Financial Education Specialist Nellie Lamers says workers need to be alert to a special tax credit – the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — that might put money in their pockets. “EITC is a tax benefit for working people and their families, and it allows more dollars to flow into

The Republicans maintain their supermajority as the 99th General Assembly starts today. With Republican Gov.-elect Eric Greitens taking over for Democrat Jay Nixon, the threat of a veto is greatly diminished. This means issues where Republicans aren’t entirely unified, such as right to work, can pass with a simple majority and no need to override

Among members of both parties, ethics reform has been a widely discussed topic leading up to the session. “Eric Greitens, I and other Democrats all agree that we need to root out corruption,” Kendrick said in an interview shortly after the election. He said he pushed for ethics reform during his first two years in

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) named Mike Parson, Bolivar, the Cattleman of the Year during the 49th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show. Parson is a longtime member of MCA and a true advocate of Missouri’s agricultural industry. Parson was raised on a farm in Hickory County and currently owns a cow calf

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) honored three legislators during the 49th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show Jan. 9. One senator and two representatives received the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award. From the Missouri House of Representatives, two legislators were recognized. MCA Past-President Keith Stevens said Rep. Warren Love (R-125) knows the

How to create a safe ‘aging-in-place’ home Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are thinking about making some modifications to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us with aging in place ideas? Staying Put Dear Staying, Many retirees,

Everyone knows it is important to save for retirement in order to build a nest egg and enjoy the “golden years.” So why is it that state and local governments many times act irresponsibly when it comes to saving for the future of public employees? Government pensions are the way in which state and local

Every year in the U.S., there are more colds than people. Annually, nearly 320 million Americans catch 1 billion colds, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Seven in 10 people will turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to help them feel better – and many of these medicines may contain acetaminophen. In fact, acetaminophen

Twenty-seven million Americans suffer every day from chronic discomfort and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been limited advancements in osteoarthritis therapies, leaving patients with fewer options and worsening symptoms. Because daily activities can be such a struggle,

by Phill Brooks Navy SEALS are known for their courage in training and combat. So when Missouri’s governor-elect, Eric Greitens, gives his inaugural address, I’ll be listening to hear how he demonstrates that courage in governmental leadership. Does he directly address the major, but politically dangerous problems facing this state? Or, does he give an