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Production Versus Consumption: Why What You Create Matters More Than What You Spend in 2026

Rich Flanery

Published on: 09/16/2026

Consumption drives the economy, but production builds lasting wealth. Here is why increasing your economic output matters more than how much you spend in 2026.

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The Frozen Real Estate Market: Why Housing Is Stuck and What Could Thaw It in 2026

Rich Flanery

Published on: 09/09/2026

Low inventory, rate handcuffs, and a 4-million-home supply gap have frozen the real estate market. Here is what is keeping it stuck and what could thaw it.

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AI Is Not Just for Big Companies Anymore: Small Business, Productivity, and the Economy in 2026

Rich Flanery

Published on: 08/19/2026

AI is no longer just for tech giants. Small businesses investing in AI tools today are building the productivity gains that shape tomorrow's economy.

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The Tax Change That Could Unlock the Housing Market in 2026

Rich Flanery

Published on: 07/29/2026

The More Homes on the Market Act proposes doubling capital gains exclusions for home sellers. Here is what it could mean for homeowners and buyers in 2026.

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What the New Housing Bill Means for Consumers in 2026

Rich Flanery

Published on: 07/22/2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act targets supply, red tape, and manufactured housing. Here is what the new housing bill means for buyers in 2026.

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Is a New Economic Paradigm Emerging in 2026?

Rich Flanery

Published on: 06/04/2026

Six powerful forces from lower energy costs to AI productivity could reshape economic growth. Learn why the future may be better than headlines suggest.

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