Ted Jenkin

Five ways Washington wants even more from top earners, from capital gains tax hikes and wealth taxes to estate tax changes and sneaky surtaxes.

Tax the rich sounds simple, but Cato Institute estimates show seizing all top 400 billionaires' wealth covers just 9% of the DSA's $71 trillion platform.

A breakdown of how Washington spends every $100 shows Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and debt interest consume most of federal spending.

Yes, the tires are being regulated. California's 2029 tire efficiency standards promise gas savings, but critics question the cost to consumer choice.

America's national debt hit $40 trillion and could reach $50 trillion by 2030 as CBO projects deficits totaling over $23 trillion through 2035.

At 35, you might have an MBA and a six-figure salary but still make terrible money decisions. Here's why calling your parents isn't a walk of shame.

Politicians cite GDP and inflation data, but voters judge the economy by grocery prices, gas prices, mortgage rates and what's left in their wallet.

Digital tip screens asking 20%, 25% and 30% have turned customer gratitude into a guilt tip, raising the question: when did gratitude become 30%?

Four questions to ask before every major financial decision, from selling a business to taking Social Security, according to a wealth management veteran.

A simple Money BMI checklist reveals whether you're financially fit or financially out of shape, measuring emergency fund, debt reduction and retirement savings.

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.