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How Washington Can Save a Buck or Two

Debbie Young -
Jeffrey Singer at Reason notes that Americans have gone 430 days without a “nation's doctor,” as the surgeon general is often called. Who has...

Government Can’t Even Run a Monopoly

Richard C. Young -
The U.S Postal Service is a monopoly business, with monopolies on both "letter mail" and mailbox access. Despite that, the USPS is running out...

New Zealand, not Australia, Could Be a Better Model for Social Security Reform

Richard C. Young -
At the Cato Institute, Romina Boccia and Ivane Nachkebia discuss the Trump administration's recent interest in the Australian retirement system. Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell from...

Why Are Millionaires on Food Stamps?

Richard C. Young -
At the Cato Institute, Romina Boccia and Tyler Turman explain how wealthy families can receive SNAP benefits (aka food stamps) in many states. They...

Schiff and Siddell on the Dollar, Gold, Deficits and More

The Editors -
Peter Schiff joins Ed Siddell on The Retirement Trainer to discuss a variety of topics including the dollar, gold, and fiscal deficits. Watch:

Mamdani Will Increase NYC’s Already High Spending

Richard C. Young -
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's recently elected next mayor, has big spending plans. But according to David Stockman, NYC already spends much more per...

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