The American Dream is an increasingly difficult goal for millions of Americans, and it is becoming clear that a majority of people will soon be unable to afford it. All the increases in productivity…
Border Enforcement and Interdiction of Drugs and Human Trafficking – A National Economic Emergency Several weeks ago, President Donald Trump declared a National Economic State of Emergency, with the intention to use tariffs and…
U.S. treasury securities are deeply connected to national debt. The definition of treasury securities is complicated, as they are inherently linked to national debt. At their core, they are “debt instruments” that the U.S.…
In America, it seems that everything is taxed, from the food on your table to the gas in your car to the land your home sits on. Local governments are responsible for charging property…
The cost of gasoline in California is near $5 per gallon. High gas prices have a significant effect on the local economy.
There are many more expenses to consider when buying a home than merely the cost of the house. Every year homeowners must cover the expensive cost of property taxes, which can be considerably higher…
With the sole exception of 2020, the year large segments of the U.S. economy were shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, American gross domestic product increased every year since 2009. This consistent,…
In the current post-pandemic era, many Americans are still struggling to afford usual household expenses. According to a recent study from the U.S. Census Bureau, just over 60% of adults in the United States…
Change in gross domestic product over time is perhaps the most comprehensive and widely cited indicator of overall economic health for any country or region. And by this measure, the U.S. has outperformed many…
The price of a dozen large white eggs was $2.14 last year. The figure has risen to $3.65 in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase is 70%. The reason is…
Taxes are the lifeblood of government in the United States. The federal government collected over $4.9 trillion in tax revenue in fiscal 2024 alone, primarily through individual income taxes. But while every American is…
When it comes to American tipping culture, it’s hard to keep up on the “rules” of tipping. In the past, many people considered 15% an acceptable tip — with 20% for excellent service. However,…
The ongoing housing affordability crisis in the United States has been driven largely by soaring home prices and historically high mortgage rates. The latest estimates from the National Association of Home Builders show that…
The U.S. national debt has reached over $36 trillion and grows larger every day. Thirty-six trillion dollars is a hard number to wrap your mind around. Imagine this, if we were to take $36…
Despite the economic shocks wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic — including soaring inflation — the U.S. job market has remained strong in recent years. Since the beginning of 2022, 34 of the 50 states…
