AI Transition: The Bumpy road ahead. A conceptual framework of how it may work out, and some of the planning that needs to go into such a revolutionary change.
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Social Security: Why Worker Ratios matter?
A steady reduction in the ratio of Workers to Beneficiaries is putting strain on Social Security.
Are Taxes Obsolete?
A Former NY Federal Reserve Chair in 1946 posited that question. His responses are fascinating.
Budgets and the Wisdom of Moms
Budgets, and Life Lessons from Mom
Tax Day 2026
Tax Day 2026 – April 15th will be here soon.
Paying for the AI Transition
How will we pay for the AI transition if UBI and/or UHI become necessary or desired? Planning for the road ahead.
Payroll Taxes: Explained
Wonder what all the deductions from your Payroll check are? You’re not alone, this explainer will give you the answers.
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The Budget Autopilot Challenge
When the budget is on Auto Pilot, there is little flexibility for Congress.
Debasement Trade Explained: What you should know
Capital Reallocation in response to Debt The "Debasement Trade" is a prominent investment strategy...
The Anti-Deficiency Act: Explainer
Anti-Deficiency Act: History and Functions The Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) is Congress’s principal...
Government Shutdown: Open, Closed, Slowed
Government Shutdown: simple reference to what stays open, closed, paused, or reduced during the budget stalemate.
Mandatory vs Discretionary vs Entitlements: a simple explainer
Federal Budget Terms – Mandatory, Entitlements, Discretionary – Explained. The Key to understand Federal Spending.
Federal Budget Process
Explainer: Our National Budget, how it works Our National Budget is a long complicated process...
The National Debt: Explained
National Debt: What is it? Is it good or bad? How does it work? Who holds it?
Surplus & Deficits and National Debt
Defining Surplus, Deficits, and National Debt. Making it all make sense.
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Economics
Fiscal Dominance: Explainer
Are we entering an era of Fiscal Dominance? What is it, and what you need to know.
The Tax Gap: Headline vs Reality
The Tax Gap: Explainer – what is it, and how it’s calculated.
Education
Invest America Program: What you should know
Invest America Youth accounts with a path to retire with $1 Million
Government Financial Literacy
Government Financial Literacy Civics Quiz: See how well you know the countries finances
Tools
Universal High Income: Explainer
Universal High Income: Utopian Future or Unobtainable Fantasy? Explainer on UHI.
History of US Tariffs: A Timeline
The History of US Government Tariffs from Madison and Hamilton to Trump. The shifting responsibilities and functions of tariffs.
