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The Nouveau Riche and the U.S. Tax Code: A Tale of Unequal Burdens

The lingering shadows of the Gilded Age stretch into the present, casting a long silhouette over America’s economic landscape. Families like the Waltons, the Mars clan, and the Cargill-MacMillans stand as pillars of enduring wealth, their fortunes built over decades and, in some cases, centuries. These dynasties have accumulated vast resources and mastered the art […]

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The Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut: What It Means for Your Finances and Why It’s Time to Act Now

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to make big moves with your finances, this is it. The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut since 2020, slashing the federal funds rate by a full half percentage point. This is no small step—it’s a loud and clear signal that the era of “cheap […]

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Kamala Harris’s Ambitious Plan to Lower Housing Costs: A Comprehensive Look

Housing in America is in crisis. Skyrocketing rents, climbing mortgage rates, and a relentless shortage of affordable homes have left millions of Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads. In response to this mounting challenge, Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a sweeping plan aimed at lowering housing costs and expanding access to […]

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Taxing Unrealized Gains: A Political Pipe Dream with No Real Payoff

Democrats keep floating the idea of taxing unrealized gains, but let’s be real—it’s a non-starter. Why? Because they’re unrealized. Sure, they’ll tell you it’s aimed at the ultra-wealthy, those sitting on $100 million or more, and they’ll calculate it by subtracting liabilities from assets—essentially boiling it down to net worth. But let’s pause for a […]

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In Search of the Next Asset Bubble

From Dot-com to U.S. Housing to Chinese Real Estate, there have been about nine notable global asset bubbles since the Great Depression. The most recent was the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) bubble, which resulted from hyper-speculation. SPACs are shell companies created to take private companies public. Nikola Corporation, DraftKings, and Trump Media are notable […]

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    America’s 400 Wealthiest Billionaires Are Worth 25% of All Goods and Services the Country Produces

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Exploring the Financial Challenges of the Unbanked: Insights from the FDIC’s 2023 Survey

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