Is the US Turning its Back on Free-Market Capitalism?

Has the US Shifted Away from Free-Market Capitalism?

It’s August 31, 2025, and the conversation about the US economy often circles back to one big question: has the nation strayed from its free-market capitalist roots? For decades, the American economy has been largely defined by its commitment to free markets – the idea that supply and demand, with minimal government intervention, should drive … Read more

Tariffs: The Silent Sales Tax You Didn’t Ask For

Tariffs: The Silent Sales Tax Affecting Your Wallet

It’s August 27, 2025, and while we’re often focused on big headlines, sometimes the most significant economic shifts happen quietly, embedded in policy. Today, I want to talk about tariffs and how they can function like a de facto national sales tax, potentially impacting our economy in ways we might not immediately recognize. Think about … Read more

Tariffs: What Trump’s Trade Policies Mean for Your Wallet and the World

Tariffs: How Trade Policies Affect Your Wallet and the World

Back in 2018, I remember seeing headlines about tariffs. It felt like a distant economic policy debate, something happening far away. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve learned that economic policies, especially those concerning trade, have a way of reaching into our daily lives, often in unexpected ways. Today, looking … Read more

Stuck in Place: Why Americans Aren’t Moving House or Jobs Anymore

America's Mobility Crisis: Why People Aren't Buying Homes or Switching Jobs

It feels like America is hitting a pause button, and not in a good way. As of August 15, 2025, a couple of key economic indicators are showing a significant slowdown in something fundamental to our growth: mobility. We’re seeing fewer people buying homes and fewer people switching jobs. This isn’t just a minor blip; … Read more