Tariff / Taxes
A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on goods and services imported from another country. https://hts.usitc.gov
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Artificial Intelligence & The Future
AI is no longer science fiction – it’s reshaping the very way we work. Many repetitive jobs, from scheduling to data entry, are now being automated. But that doesn’t just...
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The Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1)
The Congressional budget bill passed by the House in July 2025 refers to The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). This bill, a signature piece of legislation for President...
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Fraud and Scams
Fraud is the unauthorized use of your information, while scams involve tricking you into willingly giving up your money or personal details. Common examples of scams include imposter scams (pretending...
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Consumer Debt – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
In the first 20 months of the Trump administration, compared to the last 20 months of the Obama administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saw a 62% decline in...
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Consumer Spending
Real (inflation-adjusted) consumer spending growth has moderated in 2025 compared to 2024, partly as a "payback" effect after a surge in durable goods purchases in late 2024. Overall, spending in...
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