Ted Jenkin

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Post-election decision: Do you want to live in a red state or a blue state?

A recent survey found that nearly 1 in 4 Americans say local and national politics highly influence their decision about where to live. For millennials, that number jumps to 33%.

OPINION October 18

Can we afford to defend America without going bankrupt?

According to the National Debt Clock, the interest we pay every year on the money we borrowed from ourselves has surpassed the money we spend annually for defending the U.S.

OPINION October 3

Here's how Biden-Harris inflation will make returning to the office wildly more expensive

In 2023 alone, 66% of workers say they’re in the office five days a week and you can expect more employers across the countries to follow suit.

OPINION September 19

Why Kamala Harris’ $25,000 down payment program is just like the electric vehicle boondoggle

Kamala Harris’ $25,000 down payment plan for first-time homebuyers should remind people that we don’t want government to try to solve free-market problems. Because it can’t. 

OPINION September 5

One thing every fantasy football fan might need this season

Fantasy football continues to grow in popularity. With the start of the NFL season, sports fans might finally have a better option when one of their own stars gets hurt.

OPINION August 26

5 California taxes Kamala Harris could use to crush the middle class

The past doesn't predict the future but it can be a good guide where we might be going. In Kamala Harris' case, her past in California is littered with taxes that could come your way.

OPINION August 3

Why don’t we trust the government anymore?

Alarmingly, only 2% of Americans now believe that the government consistently acts correctly, and confidence in elected officials continues to erode. 

OPINION July 25

Why inflation is making us have fewer babies

Raising a child in 2023 could cost an average of $331,933 from the time a child is born until the age of 18. And that’s without the cost of a college education.

OPINION June 16

Father’s Day money lessons to teach your kids

Teaching your children smart financial habits early in life can set them up for a future of success. Here are five concepts I preached to my three children.

OPINION June 12

Is the answer to inflation... deflation?

When a few large pizzas, some salads, and garlic knots cost you $100, you begin to realize just how expensive life is getting for Americans.