Of all of Trump’s promises, his talks on international trade were the strongest, and they were likely one of the biggest keys to him winning the election. Within 24 hours of winning the vote, Mexico and Canada both announced that they were open to renegotiating NAFTA. As much as critics want to attack this, every … Continue reading “How NAFTA Renegotiation Will Revitalize our Economy”

The relationship between Putin and Trump is unprecedented. While critics tried to use it as an attack on Trump, there is no question that improved relations between the U.S. and Russia is good for the whole world. Both countries are still global powers, and their cooperation, or lack thereof, sends ripples that cross oceans. It’s … Continue reading “How Russia Stands to Boost the U.S.”

The results are finally in. As crazy as it has been, the political climate is set, and people can finally start making informed plans to live under the new federal government. There have been tons of predictions about how Trump will change the economy, so it’s time to take a close look at what is … Continue reading “How to Make Money in the Markets Now That Trump Is President”

With the election of Donald Trump to the presidency, many people are wondering what will become of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare. The program, which covers people not insured through their employer, has been a disaster virtually from the first day of its tenure. In the six years since the ACA … Continue reading “Obamacare Is Finished”

For conservatives and anti-globalists wondering about the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) free-trade agreement and its chances for ratification by Congress this year, a great weight may about to be lifted from their shoulders. The TPP is a transnational trade agreement that would grant enormous unchecked power to large corporations by allowing them to sue governments in … Continue reading “Will the TPP Be Passed?”

The election of Donald Trump was an event that, like Brexit, was foreseen by very few people, and, like Brexit, it leaves the world’s financial markets feeling some anxiety. Futures markets, which had been up on expectations that globalist Democrat Hillary Clinton would be the next president, took a colossal dive on Tuesday evening as … Continue reading “The Market Outlook after Trump’s Victory”

Donald Trump supporters woke up Wednesday morning to find their efforts rewarded, their hopes for a Trump presidency realized. While just under half of America waited for Hillary Clinton to deliver her concession speech, Trump delivered some inspiring words with a central promise: “I will not let you down.” President Elect Trump said early in … Continue reading “A President for All Americans”

Whether they are thrilled with the outcome of the election or horrified by it- on top of all the requisite liberal hand-wringing- a lot of folks are expressing bewilderment about how Donald J. Trump came out on top. People point to his unpolished rhetorical style, his over the top media presence, his ostentatious sensibilities and … Continue reading “Why Trump Won: The Economy”

At long last, after a hard-fought and often contentious general election campaign, Donald Trump has been elected the next president of the United States of America. Much loyal support and dedication from both independent and conservative voters helped put the business magnate over the top and allowed him to defeat stubborn and unpopular Democrat Hillary … Continue reading “Trump’s Victory Means We’re Back on the Road to Financial Prosperity”

When the FBI announced they were reopening their investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server she lost her lead over Trump in the polls for the first time in months. Since the second closing of the investigation and subsequent decision not to charge Mrs. Clinton at this time, the polls have only … Continue reading “What Happens If the President-Elect Is Indicted?”

With the presidential race ending tomorrow, many people in the country are hoping that whatever the outcome, the nation’s fortunes will improve slightly as a new direction is clarified, and Americans can either celebrate, or resign themselves to at least knowing where the U.S. is headed for the next four years. But a major issue … Continue reading “No Matter Who Wins Tomorrow This Key Issue Needs to be Addressed Immediately”

Russia has been a major influencer in world events recently and the official attitude of the media has been that Russia, and particularly Russian president Vladimir Putin, are dangerous actors on the world stage who should be regarded as menacing and hostile. All the while, the Obama administration has pushed forward with the longstanding American … Continue reading “Vladamir Putin Calls American Investors Hysterical”

You’ve heard a lot of promises from politicians this year. A major one came from Hillary Clinton, when she claimed that she would put an end to deficit spending. As unrealistic as the claim is, it actually presents a major problem. Her limited approach to handling the economy would inevitably do more harm than good. … Continue reading “Clinton’s Plan to Cut Spending Will Tank the Economy”

The ongoing dysfunction of the so-called Affordable Care Act is bad enough. But the impending collapse of the exchanges it offers is driving the push for an even larger government influence on healthcare. Insurers are responding by sprinting for the life boats. UnitedHealth now only sells its health plans in three states. Humana left several … Continue reading “Healthcare Premiums Set to Jump 25% in 2017”

Many major lobbying clients posted a drop in fees as Congress departed for a long break through the presidential campaign. With lawmakers remaining on the trail, lobbyists have pinned their fortunes on the lame-duck session. Lawmakers must fund the government after Dec. 9 when the stopgap measure expires. Mitch McConnell wants to push a bill … Continue reading “Lobbyists Losing Their Nerve?”

If you haven’t seen the recent news, AT&T is pushing to buy Time Warner. This is a merger between two major telecommunications companies, but because they aren’t exactly direct competitors, there’s a good chance the merger will succeed. To understand just what this means, let’s take a closer look at competition, antitrust and how they … Continue reading “The Antitrust Epidemic Has Only One Cure”

In the final week and a half of the election race it has become clear that there are only two real choices—Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. In the previous weeks we’ve been very up front with you about the damage Hillary Clinton’s liberal policies can have on the U.S. economy. But what about Donald Trump’s … Continue reading “How a Trump Presidency Will Affect Your Wallet”