Ted Jenkin

Trump is eyeing Australia's retirement system as a model for portable retirement accounts that could reshape how millions of Americans save.

America carries nearly $40 trillion in national debt as democratic socialism proposals promise tuition-free college and universal healthcare.

California's 13.3% top income tax rate drives residents to Nevada, where zero state income tax and lower costs offer a compelling financial alternative.

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire when SpaceX went public, but his journey from immigrant to innovator tells a larger American story.

The Olympic Wage policy pushing pay to $30 per hour in Los Angeles could discourage investment and hiring ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

As AI transforms the economy, some tech leaders push universal basic income. This piece argues Americans need opportunity, not government checks.

College graduates expect $80,000 starting salaries but average just $56,000, with over 40% underemployed in jobs not requiring a degree at all.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom half of earners, sparking a fierce debate about fairness and spending.

Democrats may target the hidden 0.9% Medicare surtax created under Obamacare as a key funding tool heading into the upcoming midterm elections.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claim the rich don't pay their fair share, but IRS data tells a very different tax story.

A surtax is a tax layered on top of existing income taxes in blue states like Massachusetts and California, targeting earners above $1 million.

Baby boomers still control over $85 trillion in wealth, but millennials are catching up faster than any generation with a 374% surge since 2019.

The Boom Belt, including Texas, Florida and Tennessee, gains wealth as high-income earners flee high-tax states like California and New York in droves.

Your $8 fast-food order may balloon to $22 thanks to fee stacking, including delivery fees, service fees and the sneaky new small order fee penalty.

A wave of new tax proposals in blue states targets high earners with wealth taxes and exit taxes, prompting billionaires and businesses to relocate fast.

Even if inflation cools, overspending habits, credit card debt and instant gratification may be the real reasons Americans are falling behind financially.

With $39 trillion in national debt, politicians are selling myths about growth and tax hikes — but the real risk is to your savings and purchasing power.

Major tech companies scramble for power as AI data centers consume massive electricity, with utilities in Virginia, Texas warning of unprecedented demand.

Rising grocery prices got you down? This compelling case for bringing back food literacy and home gardens could slash your grocery bills significantly.

The uncomfortable truth about America's deficit crisis: even dramatic tax hikes or spending cuts can't fix a $1.78 trillion shortfall through policy alone.

Why Elon Musk's prediction about artificial intelligence eliminating need for retirement savings could cost workers hundreds of thousands in future income.

Donald Trump's housing proposal would let Americans tap 401(k) retirement savings for home down payments, but that easy solution is also robbing your future.

California's proposed billionaire tax on unrealized gains drives entrepreneurs like Elon Musk to Texas, threatening Silicon Valley's innovation economy.

California faces an $18 billion deficit by 2026-27 as Democrat Gov. Newsom's spending policies create a structural budget crisis worse than projected.

Why six-figure earners live paycheck to paycheck: no budgets, expensive homes and cars, plus social media pressure create financial stress for families.

Retailers prioritize Christmas over Thanksgiving decorations because holiday shopping generates billions while gratitude traditions offer lower profits.

Two opposing worldviews on wealth creation and government redistribution set to clash Friday at the White House when President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meet.

Fast casual dining out was once considered an affordable convenience and has now become a small luxury. This generation isn’t lazy or spoiled. They’re financially boxed in right now.

BRI investing combines stewardship mindset with financial strategy, enabling Christians to invest in companies that reflect biblical virtues and values.

Retailers exploit consumer psychology through "spaving" tactics that make people feel like they're saving while actually overspending on unnecessary purchases.