Category: Economy
How Executive Order 6102 Doomed America
It’s become fashionable to blame the Chinese for everything that’s wrong with America today. But the real threat actually started with our bad decisions.
Can Only ‘Good Guys’ Enforce the Constitution?
The financial markets are out of control. Which means a crash is all but inevitable. Can the US Supreme Court do anything about it?
How the Supreme Court Failed Americans
The US Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the land. But right now, it’s failing to live up to its sacred duty.
This Bull Market Is Running Out of Time
The bull market has reached dizzying heights. So has the level of risk. The clock is ticking. Are we ready for the hard crash that’s about to come?
The Kavanaugh Scandal: Another Deep State Distraction
The media is abuzz over a possible scandal involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the real story runs a lot deeper than that.
How Politics Poisoned the Earth
The politics of the Swamp reaches far and wide. It’s the sole reason why our real wages today are no higher than they were in 1971.
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?
The European Conundrum: Gap Between North and South Expands
Costs of living in Germany are similar to Spain…restaurants, supermarkets, shops have similar prices. Yet salaries are much higher.
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.
Will New Tariffs Spell Trouble for the Recycling Industry?
New tariffs will make it more expensive for China to import waste material from the US to recycle. Yet this comes at a time when the recycling industry is already in trouble.
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.
Why Jack Ma is Giving Up His Multi-Billion Dollar Empire
Not many people regret building a multi-billion-dollar company. Jack Ma said he would rather go back to his teaching days, where he was earning US$13.26 a month.