In The $84 Trillion Elephant in the Room, Ben Carlson examines projections for the massive intergenerational wealth transfer slated to occur over the coming decades—primarily from Baby Boomers to younger generations—estimated at around $84 trillion. A Wealth of Common Sense+2Yahoo Finance+ While various estimates exist (some lower, some higher), the scale is universally large, and […]
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This mapping of U.S. tariff policy shows that under the current administration (Trump, as of April 2025 policy), reciprocal tariffs have been imposed on over 80 countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 50%. Visual Capitalist+2Voronoi+2 The highest rates (50%) apply to countries like Brazil and India. Other high tariff partners include Mexico (25%), Canada
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As of June 2025, the U.S. national unemployment rate was approximately 4.1%, but state rates vary widely. Visual Capitalist+1 The lowest unemployment rates are in states like South Dakota (~1.8–1.9%), while Washington, D.C. has among the highest (~5.9%) for the same period. Many states are clustered near the national average, with some slightly above or
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In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. saw an overall 0.5% contraction in real GDP at an annualized rate. Visual Capitalist+2Eye On Housing+2 Only 10 states posted positive real-GDP growth; South Carolina led with about +1.7%. In contrast, Iowa and Nebraska plunged significantly, each with around –6.1% declines. Bureau of Economic Analysis+2Eye On Housing+2
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🔗 https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-publishes-list-sanctuary-jurisdictions The Justice Department has released a revised list of 35 jurisdictions it designates as “sanctuary,” claiming these states, cities, and counties maintain policies that hinder federal immigration enforcement. The announcement renews the department’s push to challenge such policies through litigation and coordinated actions with the Department of Homeland Security. Who’s on the List?
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After nearly two years of sharp ups and downs, small business GSA sales have found their footing — and that’s a rare window of opportunity for contractors. From Q1-23 to Q3-24, small business share of GSA sales was volatile, swinging from 32.1% lows to peaks above 37.0%. This instability made it harder to predict market
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The latest USA spending data for Q1–Q3 shows a decisive shift in the government’s buying behavior—and if you sell to federal agencies, the window to capitalize is already opening. Quarter-by-Quarter Spending Shift What’s Driving the Trend? Contractor Takeaways Bottom Line The 2025 spending curve rewards proactive contractors who treat Q1 as the prime hunting season—not
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