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Gas prices fall in January, giving Americans a break at the pump
Gas prices dropped 7.5% over the past year, bringing welcome relief to American consumers as inflation data shows energy costs declining nationwide. Read More.
Promises Made, Promises Kept: 71 Prices That Fell in January and Kept Inflation Low
“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods," President Trump said at an August 2024. And he did it. | Economy Read More.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Living alone costs Americans over $10,000 extra per year in what experts call a "singles tax," as apartment rents surge nationwide, new data reveals. Read More.
Trump Touts Low Inflation a Year Removed from Biden: ‘We Have It Back on Track’
President Donald Trump touted low inflation on Friday while departing the White House en route to Fort Bragg with first lady Melania Trump. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 13th, 2026
Internal, External and Effective Tax Rates: Understanding the Differences
In the world of taxation, the terms "internal" and "external" rates describe how the tax is calculated. Read More.
Here's when taxpayers will get their refunds
The IRS typically processes tax refunds within 21 days for e-filed returns, while mailed returns take six weeks or more to process during the 2025 tax filing season. Read More.
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Again As Inflation Expectations Plunge
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose for the third consecutive month in early February, according to the University of Michigan's preliminary assessment of the household sector. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 16th, 2026
CPAC MOVES TO DALLAS
Did you enjoy CPAC in Washington, D.C. in 2025? CPAC will be closer to you this year if you live in Texas. Read More.
January layoffs rose to the highest level for the month since 2009
Major employers including UPS and Amazon announced significant job cuts in January, with transportation and tech sectors leading the nationwide layoffs surge. Read More.
Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Gold and silver prices are soaring to new highs, driving 2026 Winter Olympics medal values to historic levels during the Milan Cortina games. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 9th, 2026
MEET AMANDA CRANE
The FAIRtax movement has benefited from gifted leadership, but the aging of its board members has been a challenge. Read More.
Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Fed study estimates tariffs cost the U.S. economy 19,000 jobs per month in 2025, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Read More.
Middle-income Americans struggling to keep up as living costs weigh on paychecks, survey says
Middle-income Americans are continuing to face financial strain as 68% say their income isn't keeping up with rising costs, according to a new quarterly survey. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 6th, 2026
How Federal Taxes Inflate The Price of Everything You Buy
When you stand at a checkout counter, the taxes you see are the state and local sales tax added to the subtotal. Read More.
Some Social Security beneficiaries to receive payments early for February and March
The Social Security Administration shifts SSI benefit disbursements when the first of the month falls on weekends or federal holidays to ensure beneficiaries have money for bills. Read More.
