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These Are the Most Common Sense Arguments For and Against Increasing America's National Debt
There’s a lot of news coverage about the national debt, especially as we rush headlong to a possible debt ceiling conflict and eventual recession. If Congress and the president don’t get their...
Aaron Webber
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Government Spending: How DC’s Budget Fights Hit Your Wallet
President Ronald Reagan and House Speaker Tip O’Neill used to brawl with each other over politics in the 1980s, but could share a drink at the end of a day. Today, politics is more vitriolic...
Rich Duprey
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The Most Ridiculous Ways the Federal Government Has Wasted Tax Dollars
You know the government wastes money. But just how much it wastes, and what insanely ridiculous projects it wastes it on will Blow. Your. Mind. Prepare to read it and weep. Literally.  Alexander...
Drew Wood
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13 Cents for the Military - What Does the Government Spend the Rest of Your Tax Dollars On?
24/7 Insights The total annual budget of the United States runs into the trillions.  Surprisingly, national defense isn’t the biggest money spender.  Social Security accounts for the most sizable...
David Beren
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Social Security

Dave Ramsey Says "Take Social Security at 62" - Here's When That's Actually Brilliant Advice