Category: Debt
Trump’s War with the Fed
Trump seems to be at war with everyone. But right now, his main adversary is the Federal Reserve, which has defied Trump by raising interest rates.
How the Deep State Impeaches Trump
Trump believes he’s invulnerable and nothing can touch him. But it all depends on the economy. Here’s what could happen if it goes sour.
How Bill Clinton’s Fed Twisted the Economy
Trump is at odds with the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates. But, really, this is an old problem that first started with Clinton and Greenspan.
MAGA: Mission Accomplished?
Trump has made America great again. Or has he? Let’s look at the debt and inflation figures that the White House would prefer to keep hidden.
Why America Hasn’t Had a Raise in Forty Years
Believe it or not, the wage of the average American has risen by only 13 cents an hour annually since the beginning of this century. Here’s why.
Turkey: A Glimpse of America’s Future
Right now, Turkey is sinking under a crushing wave of bad debt and lousy credit. This is an ominous warning for America’s own lack of fiscal discipline.
Bad News for Our ‘Sh*thole Portfolio’
From Turkey to Argentina to Nicaragua — credit is disappearing fast, but debt stubbornly remains. What does the future hold for our stock portfolio?
The Retirement Time Bomb
The number of Americans 65 plus going bankrupt is soaring. Low salary growth, debt and increasing healthcare costs are all starting to become a burden.
How Turkey Derails the Financial World
Donald Trump has just declared a trade war on Turkey. Is this the beginning of a financial contagion that will lead to a terrible outcome?
‘Good News’ From Venezuela…
Inflation and debt have crippled Venezuela’s economy. Is President Trump making the mistake of assuming that the same can’t happen to America?
Trump’s ‘Genius Hypothesis’ Revealed
You can always count on Trump to put a fresh spin on things. His new economic theory is a winner — let’s make more money by going further into debt.
How ‘Devilish Theories’ Return to America
There is some $115 trillion in excess debt in the world — above and beyond what can be comfortably supported by the real economy. What’s the risk of this?
Why Trump Won’t Start a Real Trade War
Donald Trump appears to be escalating the trade war against China. But what is the true cost of this? And how far will the Deep State allow this to go?
The End of the Republican Party
The Republican Party used to be known as the party of balanced budgets, free trade and limited government. Sadly, that’s no longer true.