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December 2025The Trump administration is celebrating $31.4 billion in tariff revenue for October — the highest monthly take on record since modern reporting began. Supporters are touting this as transformative: proof that tariffs can fund the government, eliminate income taxes, and send “dividend checks” back to Americans.But set aside the applause and look at the […]
A Quick Recap: From Techno-Feudalism to the Growth Dilemma In the blog “The Brutal Truth About Techno-Feudalism,” we explored how power in today’s economy is increasingly concentrated at the top — a system that financial expert Chris Markowski and others describe as “techno-feudalism.” This next part looks deeper into why economies slow down, why debt […]
Understanding the Terrain: Adapting to Economic Reality In a recent episode of The Watchdog on Wall Street, financial commentator Chris Markowski discussed what he calls “the terrain” — the reality we must navigate whether we like it or not. Borrowing from a Navy SEAL analogy, he noted that a battle plan rarely survives contact with […]
The Good News: Americans Are Saving More in Their 401(k)s Americans are contributing more than ever to their 401(k) retirement plans—and that’s a win. Every dollar you put into your 401(k) is a step toward financial freedom, thanks to compound growth, employer matches, and tax advantages. If you’re contributing regularly, you’re doing the right thing. […]
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2025 shows that prices went up 2.7% over the course of a year, with a 0.3% rise every month. That may seem like clear proof of inflation, but it’s important to know what’s really behind these numbers and how they affect your buying power. People often don’t […]
Why Real Estate Is Still a Smart Bet Let’s be honest: real estate has its ups and downs. But if you look at the big picture, it’s still one of the best ways to gain money and protect yourself from inflation. You’re not simply buying bricks and mortar; you’re putting money into a future with […]
Let’s discuss about the elephant in the room—America’s debt bomb. It’s a term that’s been batted around for decades, frequently rejected as excessive fear-mongering. You might have heard it so many times that it sounds like background noise. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: just because the ceiling hasn’t caved in doesn’t mean the cracks aren’t […]
In the heat of political debates and economic discussions, “tariffs” often get tossed around like tools of national strength. But here’s the unvarnished truth that rarely gets front-page attention: tariffs are taxes. And like all taxes, someone has to foot the bill. Spoiler alert—it’s usually not the corporations or foreign governments you might think. It’s […]