Tax Freedom Day: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?

Tax Freedom Day occurs on the date when the entire country has collectively earned enough money to pay...

NHL Taxes: Do State Income Taxes Affect Sports Team Movement?

A number of factors affect where players decide to sign; do NHL taxes play a large role in...

Cigarette Smuggling: A Real Drag on State Revenues

The economic principle of comparative advantage takes on a new meaning when cigarette smuggling gives criminals the edge...

Rhode Island Gas Tax Hike Echoes a National Struggle to Fix America’s Infrastructure

The Rhode Island gas tax is going up on July 1, and it's not the only state increasing...

Legal Immigration: Is It Our Secret Resource?

Loosening restrictions on legal immigration is a hotly debated topic that impacts families, the government, and tax issues.

Why Millennials Should Move to Florida to Advance Their Careers

According to Florida Gov. Scott, Florida is "on a mission to be the number one destination in the...

GOP Presidential Candidates with Travis H. Brown on NewsmaxTV

High Cost Of Living in LA Forces Millennials to Stay Put

The cost of living in LA has made it hard for young adults to leave the city. Los...

Opportunity Lives: HOW MONEY WALKS (AND WHY TAX POLICY IS IMPORTANT)

DANNY HUIZINGA / APRIL 21, 2015 When states raise taxes, people move away. It’s a simple truth, but only...

The Illinois Pension Deficit: Are Public Retirement Funds Safe?

A showdown brewing over Illinois pension deficit reform has current and retired state employees across the U.S. concerned...