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Coverage of economic trends, fiscal policy, taxes, and the financial issues affecting American families.

1,371 stories Updated Feb 14, 2026 Related desks: Politics Social Security

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Trump Energy Policies Saved Lives During U.S. Deep Freeze

Trump Energy Policies Saved Lives During U.S. Deep Freeze

Winter Storm Fern tested the grid, but coal and natural gas helped prevent widespread outages across the Eastern U.S.

US January Budget Deficit Falls to $95 Billion as Revenue Gains Outpace Spending Growth

The U.S. government posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, down $34 billion, or 26%, from a year earlier as revenue gains.

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The Repayment Assistance Plan Will Help Student Borrowers Escape Debt Without Forgiveness

The Trump administration’s Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) aims to overhaul student loan repayment by helping borrowers pay down debt faster while reducing federal loan forgiveness costs.

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Feb 11, 2026 119

Red States Booming as Americans Flee High-Tax Democrat Strongholds

New Census and U-Haul data show Americans are relocating to low-tax, Republican-led states, reshaping population trends and potentially altering future congressional representation.

Feb 11, 2026 12

Small Businesses Thriving as Trump Wages War on Costly Red Tape

The Trump administration reports more than $110 billion in regulatory cost savings for small businesses in 2025, launching a Deregulation Strike Force aimed at cutting red tape and boosting entrepreneurship nationwide.

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Feb 10, 2026 18

Dow 50,000: A Supply-Side Miracle

U.S. stocks have surged from 800 to over 50,000 on the Dow, highlighting decades of historic wealth creation driven by pro-growth policy.

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Ask Rusty

Reader questions on Social Security, Medicare enrollment, and retirement money — answered by AMAC Foundation’s certified advisor.

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Is the Medicare Part B Premium a Percentage of our Social Security Amount? Aug 3, 2026

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Scam Watch

A new scam alert every Tuesday — how the play runs, the tells, and the counter-move that stops it.

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Open Season: The Six-Week Summer Window Scammers Have Circled on Their Calendars Aug 4, 2026

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Can This American Company Help Claw Back the Critical-Minerals Industry from China?

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Can This American Company Help Claw Back the Critical-Minerals Industry from China?

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New Trump-Republican Tax Policy Means Big Breaks for Seniors This Year

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What's Behind the Wild New Wealth Tax Proposals?

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“Trump Accounts” Unify Country to Help Next Generation

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Trump Hits Gas Pedal on Revitalizing US Auto Industry - AMAC Magazine Exclusive

Trump Hits Gas Pedal on Revitalizing US Auto Industry - AMAC Magazine Exclusive

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Social Security and Federal Debt: An Ongoing Debate

Social Security and Federal Debt: An Ongoing Debate

Medi-Cal Spends $608M Monthly on Cooking, Cleaning Home Services, Even for Illegal Immigrants

Medi-Cal Spends $608M Monthly on Cooking, Cleaning Home Services, Even for Illegal Immigrants

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The Great American Comeback: How Trump Is Setting the Stage for an Era of Historic Prosperity - AMAC Magazine Exclusive

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Understanding the One, Big, Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Tax Season

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Jan 28, 2026 19

Rx for Uncompensated Illegal Alien Health Care: First, Count the Costs

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Climate Change Doomers Should Be Thanking Trump

Jan 26, 2026 44

Climate Change Doomers Should Be Thanking Trump

First Fidelity Reserve and RoseMark Advisors Join Forces to Enhance Precious Metals IRA Solutions for AMAC Members

First Fidelity Reserve and RoseMark Advisors Join Forces to Enhance Precious Metals IRA Solutions for AMAC Members

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The Real Problem with Mamdani’s ‘Free’ Daycare Plan

Jan 26, 2026 24

The Real Problem with Mamdani’s ‘Free’ Daycare Plan

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Congress Needs to Prioritize Patient Choice in 2026

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Is China Falling Behind in the Chip Wars?

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From Rock to Tech, Talent Flees Taxes

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