Economy
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The President Vigorously Defends His First Year
Donald Trump has had a pretty successful 11 months on many fronts, but reality doesn't quite match his hyperbole. Can he convince voters?
Trump's Inflation Trap
Americans voted for Trump; if they wind up with Biden's economy anyway, there's going to be hell to pay at the ballot box.
Trump EO Addresses Food Prices — With a Task Force
"Affordability" is the word of the moment, as more Americans grow tired of the inflation Democrats created. President Trump best have an answer.
The 'Jobs Americans Won't Do' Myth
The truth is not that Americans won't do lower-skilled jobs; it's that they have been priced out of being able to afford to do them.
What the Heck Is Going on With the Economy?
The United States may be on the cusp of a remarkable economic transformation, and the anxiety surrounding it may be entirely justified.
For the Record on 'Affordability'
The inflation/affordability issue shows the power of the fake news media.
The Blackout Boycott Hypocrisy
How can advocates for economic equality rely on government support while simultaneously protesting the very systems that provide it?
Cash Where Credit Is Due?
As credit card giants rake in processing fees, there's a movement and even legal settlements urging consumers to stop swiping the plastic for every purchase.
Want Lower Prices? More 'Affordability'? Move to a Red State.
If you're in search of lower prices and want to make your paycheck go further, one failsafe strategy is to move to a conservative place.
The 50-Year-Mortgage Boondoggle
One can comprehend why the Trump administration is suggesting it. But adding yet another regressive debt burden is not sustainable.
Gaslighting Americans on Inflation Is a Bad Idea
Trump officials have apparently landed on a strategy of gaslighting consumers. This was tried not very long ago.
What Makes Things Affordable?
In order to achieve affordability, politicians must be deprived of their power, not given more of it.
Affordability Can Change Everything
After four long years of Bidenomics, most things feel unaffordable. So why are Democrats the ones benefitting from the debate over affordability?
The Home Affordability Crisis — Not Fake News
Affording a home is increasingly out of reach. But there are realistic steps to help first-time buyers get into the market.
Trump Can Do Better Than Tariff 'Dividends' and 50-Year Mortgages
Financial finagling isn't the answer — a rebirth of industry, enabled by American energy, is what the nation needs.
Reagan vs. Trump on Tariffs
After the Canadians ran an ad featuring the Gipper talking about tariffs and trade, Trump responded by cutting off talks and raising tariffs.
Inflation Edges Up to 3%, Trump Tariffs Blamed
We're not out of the economic woods yet, as consumer prices continue to rise at a rate higher than anyone wants to see.
The Misery That Is Air Travel Today
The travel accoutrements for the very wealthy are shockingly luxe, while the vast majority of travelers deal with cattle car conditions (or worse).
Oh, the Suffering!
Why do people spread misinformation about today's generations being worse off when they're clearly so much better off?
The Case Against Jerome Powell
He makes up monetary policy as he goes along, and that has increased the instability of the U.S. economy and financial markets.