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    The dangers of credit card populism

    Capping interest rates won’t create a fairer system.

    Originally published inThe Washington Times

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 10, 2026

  • Policy Brief

    Fiduciary Standards Start With Transparency

    The loudest voices demanding “fiduciary purity” in America’s retirement debate are often the least willing to submit themselves to basic public scrutiny. That contradiction is now impossible to ignore. This week, the Pinpoint Policy Institute filed…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 4, 2026

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    Credit Card Rate Caps Will Lead To a Shortage of Credit Cards

    Why a national credit card rate cap would shrink access and worsen inequality.

    Originally published inRealClearMarkets

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 15, 2026

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    SPPI Joins National Coalition Calling on Missouri to Modernize Its Tax System

    Coalition backs Governor Kehoe’s effort to modernize Missouri’s tax code.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 6, 2026

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    Let’s reimagine financial literacy education

    We need to mod­ern­ize how fin­an­cial lit­er­acy is taught entirely.

    Originally published inSanta Fe New Mexican

    Lucas J. Parker  |  December 25, 2025

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    National Media and Policy Leaders Highlight SPPI

    National media, policy leaders, and regional voices alike are amplifying SPPI’s research, analysis, and solutions.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  December 25, 2025

  • Policy Brief

    Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: What’s Really at Stake in the Durbin Debacle

    Price controls could disrupt debit and credit card transactions nationwide, reshaping everyday payments.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 25, 2025

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    The Real Story Behind What’s “Inside” Your 401(k)

    Why collective investment trusts deliver lower costs without sacrificing fiduciary protections.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 17, 2025

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    Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing How Consumers Use Credit

    Tariffs and credit price controls are squeezing American families From both sides.

    Originally published inDC Journal

    Lucas J. Parker  |  December 15, 2025

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    The CFPB’s Open Banking Mandate Is About to Break Rent

    The CFPB’s open banking mandate, the 1033 rule, poses a critical risk to America’s rent payments.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 15, 2025

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