Bill Bonner

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Since founding Agora Inc. in 1979, Bill Bonner has found success and garnered camaraderie in numerous communities and industries. A man of many talents, his entrepreneurial savvy, unique writings, philanthropic undertakings, and preservationist activities have all been recognized and awarded by some of America’s most respected authorities. Along with Addison Wiggin, his friend and colleague, Bill has written two New York Times best-selling books, Financial Reckoning Day and Empire of Debt. Both works have been critically acclaimed internationally. With political journalist Lila Rajiva, he wrote his third New York Times best-selling book, Mobs, Messiahs and Markets, which offers concrete advice on how to avoid the public spectacle of modern finance.

How to Get Rich in the Swamp

Let’s face it: the Swamp is here to stay. But who exactly is getting rich from it? And how did it all start in the first place?

How Politics Drove a Ruling Family into a Ditch

Politics and money are intertwined. With that in mind, we’re taking step back in history and delving into the fortunes and tragedies of one Irish family.

America’s Economy Is on a ‘Suicide Mission’

The US government is the largest player in the financial markets. It is the biggest spender. So when it acts irresponsibly, the consequences can be dire.

The Greatest Financial Crime of the 21st Century

It’s been 10 years since the Great Financial Crisis. That’s when former Fed chief Ben Bernanke bailed out Wall Street. Did he do the right thing?

It Feels Like 2007 All Over Again…

The latest numbers are in. Everything from job growth to GDP growth is looking rosy. But let’s not get too confident about our prospects just yet.

How to Purge the Rot from American Finance

The state of American finance has been shaky for a long time. But now the situation is getting even more perilous because of ingrained habits.

There Was a Loud Crack. The Crowd Gasped…

Wage growth has hit a nine-year high. That sounds great. But it doesn’t take into account the destructive power of inflation, which makes us all worse off.

America’s Oil Boom Is a Fraud

Are you thrilled by booming stock prices? Well, don’t be. An expansion of debt will always lead to a contraction of debt. A crash is looming on the horizon.

How to Punish the White House ‘Traitor’

The media is caught in a frenzy. Who has ratted out the Trump administration? It’s a circus that hints at much deeper problems with the American economy.

America Is Headed to ‘Crazytown’

We used to think that President Trump would act as the Great Disrupter and drain the swamp in Washington. But that’s not going to happen now.

America’s Finances Seem Fishy

Argentina is a banana republic with a high deficit and a currency crisis. America needs to be cautious if it wants to avoid the same fate.

Concert in a Dying Town…

As we take a trip to provincial France and observe the relics of a fallen empire, let’s think about what the past can teach us about credit and debt.

More Debt Won’t Make America Great Again

Trump believes that the way to make America great again is for the feds to borrow even more money. But what are the consequences of doing this?

How Trump Turns on The Fed

Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell are at odds with each other. They want different things. What does this mean for the US economy?

Why Trump Wasn’t Invited to McCain’s Funeral

Even in death, McCain continues to cast his lofty shadow over Trump. However, symbolism aside, here’s the real reason why the two men have been at odds.