Larry Weisman

Larry Weisman

About the author

I am a longtime journalist, writer, reporter, editor and publicist. I covered many high-profile events for USA Today, served as editorial director for the Washington Redskins and as a copy editor for Cox Media Group's National Shared Services desk. I have had a byline on three books and appeared in the remake of "The Longest Yard."

Effective tech option for border security tested but terminated due to lack of budget

How to secure the southern border of the U.S. will command the spotlight in the coming weeks as President Trump and Congress again seek a compromise to prevent another government shutdown or a national security emergency declaration. The president continues to demand expansion of physical barriers. Others are convinced technology provides more cost-effective means to […]

Tax season arrives, partial government shutdown may delay refunds

The partial shutdown of the federal government may delay refunds of income tax payments, but taxes are still due April 15th. In addition, the tax reform enacted in 2018 is now in effect which brings numerous changes for everyone filing. Important things to know as employers begin sending out W-2 and 1099 forms: The standard […]

Doomsday Clock due for reset in face of ongoing global nuclear threats

The Doomsday Clock says it’s two minutes to nuclear midnight and the potential annihilation of the human race. The clock, developed and adjusted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, will provide a new time for 2019 by the end of January that determines whether the nuclear risk has increased. The last time the clock […]

Military families hurting economically, even before partial government shutdown

The holidays are over, but the pinch continues for military families. The Coast Guard’s 42,000 active members and some civilians have drawn their last paycheck until the partial government shutdown ends. They were to be paid on Monday, December 31, and their next payment is due on January 15. No income, no outgo. A simple […]

Social Security benefit increasing 2.8 percent in 2019

Social Security recipients get a raise in 2019, and it’s their biggest in years. The 22 million beneficiaries — 15 million of them retired workers — will see a 2.8 percent cost-of-living (COLA) bump in the year ahead. The COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Workers and Clerical Workers. This […]

Real estate may be a safe haven in event of economic slowdown

No one can predict with certainty what the U.S. economy will do in 2019, but the days of the roaring bull market in stocks may be nearing its end. Many experts predict a global slowing in the year ahead, which would, of course, impact the U.S. Is there a safe haven for your money in the […]