Part two of a two-part series. There were big price shifts up and down in August, making it difficult to pick up a clear signal about inflation. However, if consumers…
Federal Help Often Hurts – Part Two
Part two of a two-part series. Spending on entitlements is mandatory, but paying for them is often pushed into the future. In spite of all the tax revenue used to…
Federal Help Often Hurts
Part one of a two-part series. Federal entitlement programs, which are created to address social issues, often make matters worse. They also cost more than initially projected and they are…
Income Equality Is the Wrong Goal
Part one of a two-part series. Many Americans, especially progressives, believe that the income gap between the haves and the have nots is too large. Progressives see income inequality as…
Why the U.S. Is Broke: Part Four
Fourth of four parts. New Spending? Given the level of U.S. debt, you’d think politicians would be spending less and seeking ways to at least slow the speed at which…
Where They Stand, Part Three: Tax Policy
The difference between President Trump and challenger Joe Biden is evident in their tax policies. “The Biden campaign supports higher taxes on business, particularly large corporations; stronger regulations, including on…
Tax Reform Is Working
If life were closer to normal today, the economy might still be humming along. Of course, life is not normal and the economy has been affected by events begun anyone’s…
Something for Nothing
In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy inspired Americans to pursue public service when he said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you…
Economic Freedom Improving in the U.S.
When we last wrote about the Index for Economic Freedom, the U.S. had dropped to #18 in the world. A year later, it has leaped forward to #12. That still…
“Single Payer” Means Everyone Pays
In our most recent post, we discussed the Green New Deal. Now we’ll discuss another Congressional proposal that could have a dramatic impact on our economy and markets – Medicare…