Joni Ernst Has Extensive List Of Wasteful Spending She Wants To Cut From Trump Administration
On Wednesday, Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst published a report outlining 12 projects that are either exceeding their budgets or experiencing significant delays. Ernst’s 50-page report follows a letter from Transport Secretary Sean Duffy to Vice President J.D. Vance, which identified 14 Department of Transport projects with cost overruns of at least $1 billion or […]
A Single Guideline to Make Your Spending Choices Easier
In this episode of A Long View, Nick Maggiulli, who serves as the chief operating officer and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, shares insights on the significance of net worth in financial planning. He discusses the idea that money doesn’t equate to happiness and highlights lessons from his new book, Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies […]
Democrats urge Schumer and the Senate to resist GOP spending proposals
Democrats Push Back Against GOP Spending Bills House Democrats are urging their Senate counterparts to stick to established limits on Republican spending bills, expressing concerns that endorsing these partisan measures could be more damaging than the possibility of a government shutdown. This has led to discontent among the party’s grassroots supporters. Back in March, House […]
White House considering an uncommon method to restrict spending without Congressional approval: Key points to understand
Officials in the Trump administration are considering contentious measures to potentially block federal funds, previously approved by Congress, without needing lawmakers’ consent. Flussel Vault, the White House Budget Chief, mentioned that a strategy dubbed “Pocket Resignation” is among the options under review as the administration seeks to trim federal expenditures. However, even some Republicans express […]
Trump’s economic plan is resulting in the highest wage increases in decades, increased capital spending, and record revenue from tariffs, according to the Treasury.
Economic Gains Under the Trump Administration In Washington, it’s been noted that President Trump’s economic policies have led to significant increases in tariff revenue, wages for blue-collar workers, and capital investments—something that hasn’t happened in over a decade, according to a senior Treasury official. Joe Lavorgna, counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent, referenced three key […]
Founder of the World Economic Forum Allegedly Caught for Extravagant Spending and Inappropriate Conduct
Investigation into Klaus Schwab’s Conduct at WEF A recent internal inquiry detailed by the Wall Street Journal reveals that Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has been accused of inappropriate behavior towards female colleagues during his tenure. The investigation indicates that Schwab, aged 87, allegedly misused WEF resources for personal expenses, […]
Senate moves forward with initial spending bills amid Democratic trust concerns
Senate Republicans and Democrats have managed to move their first spending bill through the Senate, even though there are indications from Democrats that this could obstruct future funding efforts for the government. In the lead-up to this vote, Senate Democrats expressed concerns that the approval of a heavily partisan Republican proposal—like Trump’s $9 billion clawback […]
Menendez brothers wait for Newsom’s decision on parole after spending decades in prison
Menendez Brothers Await Parole Decision California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that Eric and Lyle Menendez will know their parole fate by Labor Day, following their conviction for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills home. The brothers’ parole hearing is set for August 21 and 22. In a recent conversation with […]
We stopped working at 35 and 40. To maintain our happiness, we needed to figure out how to discuss our spending.
The essays are derived from discussions between Katie and Alan Donegan, a couple who retired at ages 35 and 40, respectively. Originally from the UK, they have embraced a nomadic lifestyle since 2020. The essays have been organized for clarity and conciseness. Alan: Growing up in the 90s, my father experienced bankruptcy to the tune […]
House Approves Cuts, Granting Trump an Unexpected Victory in Spending
Trump Achieves Long-Sought Victory for Conservatives In a significant move, the House has passed a retirement package that supports the White House, with a close vote of 216-213. This decision involves cutting $9 billion in funds previously allocated by Congress for foreign aid and public broadcasting. Now, it awaits Trump’s signature to become law. The […]