Why the focus on China?

The U.S. has levied tariffs against the EU, Canada, and Mexico, but negotiations and tariffs directed at China have taken center stage. Why? And what does this mean for free trade? The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigated China’s trade practices...
When is Tax Freedom Day in Your State?

When is Tax Freedom Day in Your State?

Taxes were due this past Monday.  However, according to The Tax Foundation, Tax Freedom Day 2019 was Tuesday, April 16th. It represents the day Americans as a whole have to work in order to pay the nation’s tax burden.   Check out this article to see when your state’s...
The Unofficial Healthcare System

The Unofficial Healthcare System

“When we talk about the cost and complexity of the U.S. healthcare system, we usually don’t account for the time, money and labor donated by friends and family members — sometimes even strangers. But those unofficial supports are a large and growing part of American...