I saw at a young age that one bad break can turn a family's financial life upside down. And it has affected everything in my life since then.

Adjusted for inflation, somebody going to college today to a state university, is paying about 300 percent of what her mom or dad did just 30 years ago.

Our veterans deserve the very best, and that means ensuring that America's veterans receive high-quality services and cares when they come back home.

We don't win what we don't fight for.

Barack Obama heard the American people.

Look at the big-ticket items, in your budget. Your home or apartment. Your car. Your insurance. If you are overspending on these big monthly bills, then money's draining out of your pocket a lot faster than you can replace it by clipping coupons or buying cheaper coffee.

If you have a choice between buying something and paying down your credit card, pay down your credit card.