Budgeting

Budgeting

A person with hair floating upwards looks out of a spacecraft window at Earth, filled with hope as clouds and oceans shimmer below—a view reminiscent of the Artemis II mission’s journey.
NASA has just sent astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972 with Artemis II. So why would we cut NASA and NSF science now?
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NASA astrophysics, which gave us Hubble, JWST, and so much more, faces its greatest budget cut in history. All future missions are at risk.
An astronaut stands proudly on the moon's surface near scientific equipment and a lunar lander, as the American flag waves in the background, symbolizing a pioneering USA nation.
After drastic cuts to the NIH, the FDA, the NSF, and the DOE, NASA science faces down its smallest budget ever. All of society will suffer.
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NASA's only flagship X-ray telescope ever, Chandra, still works and has no planned successor. So why does the President want to kill it?
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One reason saving is hard: We tend to view our "future selves" as complete strangers, and our decisions in the present moment reflect that.
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FIRE is a lifestyle that promotes extensive saving in order to retire early, despite the fact that early retirement is far from practical.
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Frugality can also benefit the environment.
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Talking about money with loved ones is awkward. Here’s how to do it.
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No family is immune to money conflicts, no matter how much they love each other. Here’s what to look out for.
With economic turmoil looming, everyone wants a way to keep their funds safe. But is that really possible?
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There are plenty of alternatives to spending a fortune on employee training programs. These 10 options are a great place to start.
More than half of Americans feel anxious over their financial situation.
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When you hold yourself financially accountable, you’re likely to gain more than just some extra money.
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Congress refused the majority of Trump’s proposed cuts to NASA’s budget. But many uncertainties remain. On March 21st, 2018, both branches of Congress passed the United States’ Consolidated Appropriations Act, […]