Tucked inside the sprawling One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a hefty clause that raises the federal debt ceiling by a whopping $4 trillion. In plain English, this means the U.S. Treasury gets permission to borrow up to that higher limit so it can keep paying the bills Congress has already racked up, things…
Tax Relief and the Quiver Full: A Look at the Child Tax Credit Boost
As we continue to dig into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one provision stands out for those of us who hold fast to family, faith, and the future of this great nation: the expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Under this section, the credit rises from $2,000 to $2,500 per child for tax…
The Senate’s Crypto Crossroads—Regulation, Responsibility, and Righteousness in the Digital Age
In a moment that could have paved the way for a new era of financial clarity, the U.S. Senate failed to advance what would have been the nation’s first major cryptocurrency legislation. The bill, aimed specifically at regulating stablecoins—those dollar-pegged digital assets promising to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology—was shelved after…
Do Tariffs Work? Only If You Know How to Use Them
There’s a meme making the rounds that says, “If tariffs don’t work, then why does nearly every other country on earth use them?” It’s got that smug, sarcastic vibe, but buried in the snark is actually a worthwhile question—so let’s take it seriously for a second. So... do tariffs work? The short answer? Sometimes. But…
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