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One of the most important responsibilities of elected officials is protecting the financial well-being of the citizens they serve. Campaign promises are important, but written commitments provide voters with an additional measure of accountability. Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian has signed the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Taxpayer Protection Pledge, committing that, if elected, he will oppose and vote against efforts to increase taxes. Since its introduc

Trump Accounts A nation changes when its children stop seeing themselves only as consumers and begin to see themselves as owners. That is the deeper idea behind Trump Accounts. As of April 2026, Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-advantaged savings account for children under 18. Parents, guardians, or other authorized individuals can establish them for a child with a valid Social Security number. For children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, the federal g

U.S.A. If your goal is to divide the United States, I encourage you to reconsider. We don't all have to agree on every issue, but we can choose to find common ground. The American Republic has endured for nearly 250 years because generation after generation has been willing to debate, compromise, innovate, and work together. Let's leave our children and grandchildren a nation that is stronger, freer, more prosperous, and more united than the one we inherited. To those who spe

The 20th Case Study is Michael Bordenaro. “The Walking Man” "Success is not about having the most money. Success is having the freedom to decide how you spend your time, who you spend it with, and building a life where money serves you instead of controlling you." One of the greatest lessons in financial literacy is that money is not the ultimate goal. Money is a tool. The real objective is freedom. Few modern entrepreneurs illustrate this lesson better than the story of a yo

Happy Birthday U.S.A. Today we celebrate more than a date on the calendar. We celebrate an idea that changed the course of history. Happy Birthday to the United States of America! Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that all people are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights—including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Many peopl

White Slave Trade. History often reminds us that evil can flourish when good people choose to look the other way. On June 25, 1910, President William Howard Taft signed into law the Mann Act, officially known as the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910. The law was intended to combat the interstate trafficking, kidnapping, coercion, and sexual exploitation of women and girls who were being forced into prostitution. It represented one of the first major federal efforts to address w

Mery Lopez-Palma "Freedom opens the door. Education teaches you how to walk through it. Entrepreneurship allows you to build a future for yourself and others." Many financial literacy courses focus on numbers, budgets, investments, and business plans. While these topics are important, students often learn best by studying real people who have applied these principles throughout their lives. One such example is Mery Lopez-Palma, an attorney, entrepreneur, real estate investor,

Michael Sanderfur. Solving Problems That Matter – Michael Sandefur, SafeEVAC, and the Power of Intellectual Property. SafeEVAC Throughout history, some of the most successful entrepreneurs have not started with a desire to become wealthy. Instead, they began with a problem that needed solving. When people focus on helping others, protecting lives, or improving society, innovation often follows. One modern example is serial inventor and Halo Founder Michael Sandefur, whose wor

Tax The Rich As a financial literacy teacher, entrepreneur, and student of economic history, I have a simple challenge for every politician who constantly talks about taxing the rich, taxing producers, taxing creators, taxing inventors, and taxing those who develop intellectual property. Instead of taking more from those who create value, why not create value yourself? If you truly believe you have the solutions to society's problems, then prove it in the marketplace. Start a

Aaron Guckian There comes a time when citizens must decide whether they want more government or more opportunity. For too many years, Rhode Islanders have watched taxes rise, regulations expand, housing become less affordable, businesses struggle, and families leave in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Aaron Guckian understands what many Rhode Islanders are feeling. He has worked in education, banking, healthcare advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and public service. He

Plunder or Production For most of human history, wealth was not created—it was taken. Before the rise of free-market capitalism, the primary paths to wealth were inheritance, conquest, plunder, theft, political privilege, and control of land. Kings inherited kingdoms. Nobles inherited titles. Armies conquered territories. Wealth flowed to those who possessed power rather than those who produced value. A farmer could work from sunrise to sunset and never become wealthy. A craf

Happy Birthday President Trump The first time that I met Donald Trump was in his Palm Beach home known as Mar A Lago. It was in the photo line. I recall him making sure that all guests that wanted photos with him got one. Hundreds were in the line. Usually there is a “click limit” at these events. Trump stood there and made sure that all of his guests received a photo. There are moments in life that quietly reshape how you see the world—not through headlines, not through spee

June 11, 2026 was a day that reminded me of the power of relationships, cooperation, and the simple act of connecting friends with friends to make things possible. One of the greatest privileges in life is being able to bring people together, solve problems, and help create opportunities that benefit an entire community. Sometimes all it takes is a few conversations, a few phone calls, and a willingness to help. Recently, the Romanian sail training ship N.S. Mircea needed a p

Elon Musk and Haym Salomom Throughout American history, certain individuals have used their resources, influence, and willingness to take risks to support causes they believed were larger than themselves. Two names that often emerge in discussions about finance, innovation, and the future of freedom are Haym Salomon and Elon Musk. While they lived more than 240 years apart, supporters of both men argue that each played a significant role during a pivotal period in history. Ha

Celeste Ellich Please join me in congratulating Celeste Ellich on her re-election and for running unopposed for the office of Broward Soil and Water Conservation District, Seat #3. Running unopposed is often a reflection of the respect, trust, and confidence that the community has in a public servant's leadership and commitment to the people they serve. The Broward Soil and Water Conservation District plays an important role in protecting and preserving our natural resources.

Junius Groves - Financial Freedom As a financial literacy teacher, I am a big believer in case studies. History is filled with examples of individuals who achieved financial freedom through grit, determination, innovation, capitalism, and yes, sometimes a little luck. One of the greatest examples you may have never heard of is the story of Junius George Groves. Imagine walking 500 miles with only 90 cents in your pocket. Now imagine that just 25 years later, a major railroad

Rhode Island - Aaron Guckian For decades, Rhode Island has often been viewed as a state where election outcomes were largely predetermined. Yet history reminds us that political landscapes can change when voters become frustrated with the status quo and begin searching for new leadership, new ideas, and a renewed sense of accountability. That is why the 2026 Rhode Island Governor's Race deserves national attention. Aaron Guckian represents something many Rhode Islanders have

In every election cycle, voters face an important question: Do we want career politicians, or do we want leaders with real-world experience solving real-world problems? One candidate making that argument in Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District is Dan Franzese, a businessman, community leader, and former congressional nominee who has built his campaign around three themes: America First Affordability Accountability The campaign literature shown above highlights Fr

West Broward Republican Club I would like to thank Sara Fine and the West Broward Republican Club for the invitation to speak at their monthly meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026. The meeting will be held at Vicky Bakery in Sunrise, Florida, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and I am honored to have the opportunity to discuss an issue that affects every resident of Broward County—our water resources, environmental stewardship, and conservation efforts. As an elected Supervisor of the

Celeste and Teresa Gratitude, Loyalty, and Excellence: A Tribute to Two Remarkable Women . In every chapter of success, there are those few people who don’t just walk beside you—they build with you. Today, I want to express my deep appreciation for two women who not only bring strength and elegance into every room they enter, but who have helped shape the course of my personal and professional journey. To my business partner, Celeste Ellich—thank you. Celeste is more than a