Economy, Regs, & Taxes
287 pieces filed under this topic.
Mortgage Roulette Is a Losing Gamble
Here's an idea: Bring back the easy mortgage policies that caused the 2008 financial panic.
Federal Fiscal Policy Is Ruining State Budgets, Too
A new report says many states are in serious trouble thanks to ObamaCare and Medicaid.
Ecofascists Hijack EPA Ozone Regulations
Looming rules could be the "most expensive regulation ever imposed."
Walmart: Save Money. Dump Health Insurance.
The nation's largest private employer is rolling back insurance coverage for part-time employees.
The Financial Cure Made the Disease Worse
The Dodd-Frank financial regulations has institutionalized the problem.
A Recovery or a Mirage?
With some good economic news, why do Americans still feel we haven't turned the corner?
A Plan to Reduce the Tax Burden for Everyone
Too many American are unable to access enormous potential without reform.
Uncle Sam Picks Pockets, Sets New Rules Against Avoiding It
Some countries build walls to keep their people from leaving. Obama issues edicts.
Losing the Half-Century War on Poverty
We've spent an estimated $22 trillion trying to alleviate poverty with little to show for it.
U.S. Lagging Behind in the Race on Tax Policy
Tax Foundation ranks U.S. 32 of 34 nations on free market tax policies.
Another Way Taxpayers Were Fleeced by the 'Stimulus'
A new study finds waste was rampant, but also government-approved exploitation.
That Same Old Tepid Job Growth
The August jobs report disappoints, but it's in line with the "recovery."
Renewing the Election-Year Push for a Minimum Wage Hike
It's a winning populist strategy because the reality is hard to see.
By the Way, ObamaCare Is Killing Employer-Based Insurance
This isn't an "oops" side effect of Obama's health care plan -- it was the plan all along.
Have It Your Way — Pay Less Taxes
Burger King is taking it's own advice to "never miss a sweet deal."
Economic Meltdown Leads to Justice Department's Big Bank Shakedown
Fining Bank of America $16 billion for doing what Uncle Sam told it to do.
California's Default Line
The latest earthquake in northern California is a metaphor for the state's economy.
Survey Says ObamaCare Is a Job Loser
The health care law is costing jobs, creating campaign fodder and even ruining baseball.
Underestimating the Burden of Corporate Taxes
Some are claiming the corporate tax rate in the U.S. isn't so bad after all.
Back-to-School Tuition Woes Highlight Bigger Education Problems
Most American families with students preparing to attend college worry how they can possibly pay the freight.