Go to your government's budget meeting and ask three questions:

- Will Our Bills Be Paid On Time?
- Will You Borrow Money To Balance The Budget?
- Will You Pay Our Retirement Plan's Contributions?

Most state and local governments have balance budget requirements, but they use accounting gimmicks to produce budgets that are not truly balanced.  Click here to assess a tri-fold document that arms you with simple three questions to ask your elected officials.