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Would the United States qualify for a Mortgage?
If the US applied for a mortgage, would they get a loan?
“Death and Taxes”: A Citizen’s Responsibility in a Thriving Nation
Civic Duty, Moral Obligation, Morbid Fate, or something in between.
The Tax Project Institute Launches Personalized Federal Tax Receipts
Generate your own Federal Tax Receipt with breakdown by spending area.
Why is How Much the Government Spends a Moving Target?
How much did we spend? The question seems simple enough: how much does the government spend each year? Yet, the answer is surprisingly elusive. Unlike your household budget, the vast and complex nature of government spending makes it incredibly difficult to pin down a single, definitive number. This lack of transparency can be frustrating for taxpayers and undermines trust in government institutions. There have...
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Where does the US derive authority to tax?
One of the strongest powers granted to Congress, the authority to Tax.
Are Billionaires the Solution?
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Are Billionaires the answer to our Tax problems?
Navigating the Fine Line: Transparency and Privacy in Government Spending
In an era where information is more accessible than ever, the push for openness and transparency in government spending has gained momentum.
Debt to the Penny
The US Economy as measured by our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the largest in the World. This encompasses all the productive output of all citizens, government, and corporations.
Understanding the National Debt: Uncle Sam’s Borrowing Habit
Uncle Sam has been on a spending binge, find out how much and what it means for all of us.
Tightrope Walk: Navigating the US Economy and Rising National Debt
Balancing act between spending during Crisis and what we have to put on Credit. Find out how they’re related.
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Pareto Principle and Taxes
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Fair Share?
What is a Fair Share of Taxes? A lot of news and politicians have been talking about “Fair Share” with regards to...
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What do you know about Taxes?
Do you really know where your taxes are spent?
Sunshine Week
About Sunshine Week Sunshine Week is a national nonpartisan collaboration aimed at raising awareness about the...
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Explore over 100 years of the World Reserve Currency, find out what it is, and why it’s important.
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