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Complicity Galore

Beginning in 1789, America’s Constitutional form of limited governing took effect. As our new country became established, its authority was limited, as was its revenue – due to its meager tariff-based revenue – so if there was debt back then, it was minor and of brief duration.

Stupid Is as Stupid Does

When Hamas terrorists attacked and killed thousands of Jewish citizens, our current President Biden eventually did the right thing and supported Israel while condemning Hamas. That good thing isn’t lasting very long, though, as now he wants to send $2 billion of taxpayer relief money to Gaza.

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Growing US Debt Menaces Liberty and Prosperity

Congress’ top priority this fall will be passing legislation funding the government and avoiding a “shutdown.” As of this writing, it appears unlikely that the Republican-controlled House will be able to make a deal with President Biden and the Senate Democrats on a long-term spending bill. Instead, they will likely pass a short-term funding bill …

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SCOTUS Says No, Joe Says Yes!

In one of the last rulings of the 2023 session, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that Joe Biden’s attempt to forgive up to $20,000 of current balances of student loans was unconstitutional.

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How to Retire Without Debt

Retirement is something to which many people look forward throughout their careers. However, retiring with debt can put a damper on your fun and games.

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Inflation Reduction Act Will Hurt America’s Middle Class

Democrats, including Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, and Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, apparently think that middle-income and poorer Americans are not suffering enough. Their votes for the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act will increase our suffering now; any benefits will be later. The IRA increases the spending that caused today’s painful 8.5% inflation. …

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What are The Five Basics of Money Management?

Managing your money can be difficult, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck and having difficulty paying down your debt. So what are the five basics of money management? And how can they help you?

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Will China Joe Bail out Beijing With Your Life Savings?

For as long as I’ve been blogging, certain political factions have insisted that the government will take our savings. Be it 401K, other retirement money, or just your ordinary bank accounts, poof – gone. Well, that just happened in China, so it begs the question.

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Forgiving Your Student Loans Will Actually Cost You More – A lot More!

If you fell for the pyramid scheme of modern higher learning, that’s your fault. An overpriced (increasingly) useless degree paid for with a loan that’s part of another Democrat campaign laundromat. And now you’re yelping for a bailout? Clearly, that degree is more useless than I imagined. You can’t even do simple math.