How Trillion-Dollar Deficits Kill Blue-Collar America, And Coronavirus Bailouts Make It Worse
Because of the coronavirus bailouts, the federal deficit is now expected to be $3.7 trillion for fiscal year 2020. This is a huge drag on Americans’ earnings and retirement security.
The Wuhan Virus Relief Bill Doesn’t Need To Include A Fat Rebate For Big Corporations
Section 2302 of the CARES Act is very costly and administratively burdensome, and it doesn’t achieve the objective of stabilizing our businesses so they can keep the workforce employed.
Federal Reserve Announces $700 Billion Asset Purchases, Cuts Interest Rates To Zero
The nation’s central bank stated in an emergency that it was ‘prepared to use its full range of tools’ to keep the economy afloat.
Didn’t Go To College? You Still Have To Pay $207 Billion To Bail Out People Who Did
The federal student loan program has enriched Sallie Mae, private banks, and colleges, but exposed U.S. taxpayers to enormous financial risk.
How America’s Looming Debt Crisis Could Spark The Next Great Awakening
To say America appears headed for a destabilizing debt crisis is not the same as saying every cultural consequence will be negative. It could well lead to a mass religious revival.
How An Unlimited Supply Of Borrowed Cash Is Destroying Higher Education
Both of us grew up poor. College was our way out of poverty. Now, we see too many young people locked into poverty by a college education.
Federal Reserve Chair: Our Massive Federal Budget Deficits Are Unsustainable
Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, issued an ominous warning to lawmakers Wednesday that the federal budget is on ‘an unsustainable path.’
Mark Sanford Ends Primary Challenge Against Trump
From the very beginning, Sanford acknowledged the uphill battle he was up against by launching a primary against a president of his own party.
While Trillions In Deficits Loom, Ernst Proposes Trimming Federal Mascots And Other PR
Wasteful items cited by Ernst include more than $600,000 on coloring books, $60,000 on key chains, $33,000 on snuggies, and $17,000 on koozies.
Bernie: ‘I Don’t Think I Have To’ Explain How To Pay For Socialized Medicine
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said he doesn’t believe he needs to tell voters how to fund his impossibly expensive plans for socialized medicine called ‘Medicare for All.’
Trillion-Dollar Deficits Are Here To Stay, Thanks To Entitlements
While many will blame Trump, the country’s addiction to entitlements and the passage of the Affordable Care Act are the true culprits for trillion-dollar federal deficits.
Average U.S. FICO Score Hits All-Time High Thanks To Trump Economy
Americans’ average FICO score has hit an all-time high with a reported average national credit score of 706, a score FICO considers ‘great.’
Mark Sanford: Trump’s Personality Will Not Bring Down Our Republic, But Our Debt Will
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who is preparing a possible primary challenge against President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that the nation’s financial outlook is more troubling than the president’s unconventional style in office.
Blaming Every Bad Economic Indicator On The Trade War Just Proves You Don’t Know What You’re Talking About
The global economy isn’t healthy, and everything isn’t hunky dory. But the trade issue is the icing on the cake, not the main story.
Reducing Puerto Rican Corruption Requires Not Just A New Governor But Fresh U.S. Oversight
The Oversight Board has failed in their mandate to assist the Puerto Rico government in achieving fiscal responsibility. Board members believe their role does not include addressing corruption.
Former GOP Congressman Mark Sanford Considering Primary Challenge Against Trump
Former U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) announced Tuesday that he is considering a 2020 presidential bid to primary President Donald Trump.
If Your ‘Dream College’ Will Leave You In Major Debt, Go Somewhere Else
Two decades ago, I turned down the opportunity for an Ivy League education—not because I couldn’t get accepted, but because I couldn’t afford the acceptance. It worked out well.
Taking On Student Debt To Pursue A Degree Is A Consensual Choice
Bernie Sanders floats a college debt cancellation plan sure to please many, but giving handouts to the wealthy and educated among us is deeply absurd.
AOC Wants Taxpayers To Pay Off $1.6 Trillion In Student Loans. Imagine Treating Other Debts Like That
‘She got into her dream college, but her dream college offered her no scholarships, just loans,’ Ocasio-Cortez said in a press conference on Capitol Hill, as evidence for why taxpayers should pick up the $250,000 tab.
7 Ideas For Making Congress Solve The National Debt Crisis
Congressional salaries should be reduced every time a budget is passed with spending exceeding revenue, a firm cap on spending should be imposed, and entitlement reform should become an urgent priority.
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