Category: Debt
Forget Russia. Here’s the Real Threat to American Elections…
As we heard into the midterms, we’re hearing a lot about Russian hackers and Chinese spies. But we actually face a much greater problem: American apathy.
Our Speech From Bermuda
We want to live in a world without limits. That’s why we’ve raked up enormous debt and escalating deficits. What are the consequences of this?
The Foxes Are in Charge of The Swamp
Donald Trump came into the White House promising to drain the swamp and make America great again. Sadly, it hasn’t quite worked out that way.
How Trump’s ‘Right-Hand Man’ Drove Sears Into the Ground
As the Dow seesaws, the major casualty this past week has been Sears. Here’s how financial hustling contributed to the company’s collapse.
The October Effect Theory
October is bad for markets. At least that’s according to the so-called October Effect theory. Apparently, investors get nervous this time of the year, so markets are more prone to declines.
$1.4 Million…Right Down into the Drain
The value of our money is disappearing before our eyes. Ironically, it’s the enigmatic British artist Banksy who personifies this sentiment best.
Watching the Fed with Interest
The Fed must surely realise the ‘low for longer’ strategy has painted them into a corner…damned if they do and damned if they don’t.
Why Trump Has the Most to Lose From Falling Stocks
Before he was president, Trump attacked the Fed for keeping interest rates low. Now he’s criticising the Fed for raising them. Why?
Donald Trump Has Found His Next Fall Guy
It was inevitable, wasn’t it? Low interest rates and mounting debt have paved the way for our markets to fall. But this is just the beginning.
How Berlin Forgot the Crimes of the Soviets
During the height of the Cold War, Berlin was ground zero in the struggle against communism. Have we learned the hard lessons since then?
How America Goes the Way of Argentina
A boom is inevitably followed by a bust. But we always seem to forget this. That’s why it’s important for us to reflect on what’s happening in Argentina.
Who Will Trust America After This?
Donald Trump is celebrating the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. But he’s ignoring the debt bubble that’s going to pop any day now.
How Unearned Money Screwed Up America
The coverage about Brett Kavanaugh has reached a feverish pitch. But we should remember that the real crisis in America is about money mismanagement.
How to Invest During a Financial Crisis
Let’s consider a crisis is imminent. In such a scenario, US stocks would likely fall…a lot. Stocks globally would be hit. Question is, could you shelter yourself from such carnage?
The Public Burning of Brett Kavanaugh
The persecution of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is more than just a circus. It’s a distraction from the real economic issues that really matter.