Category: Economy
CGT: No Left or Right About It
If I can’t take the heat, maybe I should get out of the kitchen…But, before I do, please give me a chance to explain my position.
‘The Horse Fell Over on Him…’
Yes, there is an ‘us versus them’ that is real. But it’s got nothing to do with Republicans – Democrats, Black – White, Protestant – Catholic, US – Mexico.
How to Create a Superhero
Graphene was discovered in 2004 but while there has been much hype about it, it’s only in the last year that we have seen real applications of the material.
How the Middle Class Was Doubly Cheated
Policy proposals by Republicans and Democrats set off intense political firestorms — setting ‘us against them’ — but they leave the real distribution of power and wealth untouched.
Time Travelling is a Real Thing
You may have worked hard all your life to gather some savings, buy a home, build a portfolio…but any ill-advised or poorly-timed financial mistake could set you back in time.
‘Us Versus Them’ Is Always a Scam
Why would taxes on the rich suddenly be so popular? Easy…the middle classes think they’ve been cheated. Many thought Donald J Trump would set things right. Now they look to the tax code.
Forget 5G. Trump Demands 6G for the US
Over in the US, Trump has made this a big topic. He’s pushing US telecommunication firms to roll out 5G as soon as possible. Trump is even talking about 6G already.
Bill vs the Bull
Warning: The following may not be suitable for today’s namby-pamby, panty-waisted, gluten-fearing audiences.
Why Walmart Could be a Better Investment Than Amazon
I like to invest in businesses with real tangible asset backing. Slow and steady investment in quality assets will win the race in the end. That’s why Walmart has something Amazon can’t catch.
America: 52nd in Freedom
Tax revenues, deficits, negative interest rates — it all goes to the same place: wherever the Deep State deciders want it to go.
Bye Bye Bach: Cullen Recommends Capital Gains Tax
If you own land…or property…or stocks…or a business…you have just become a victim to the greedy, grubby hands of a government that can’t resist spending more of your money.
How Mob Rule Comes to America
Today, the mob thinks it has been done dirty by the elite. But it is unaware of how the dirty was done, and so, its efforts — on both sides of the political divide — are ineffectual, irrelevant, or deleterious.
We’re Losing Our Originario ‘War’
The more you travel, the more you want to travel light. And that means we need to dump the heavy claptrap out of our luggage. The more ground we cover…the more we discover we don’t really need it. We find plenty more wherever we go.
Why Investing in Uber Is a Bad Idea
This is nothing short of mind-boggling. Sales continue to climb, yet Uber continues to post losses. Why? Clearly, the company is dropping prices to maintain their market share. Here’s why this strategy isn’t sustainable…
Prepare for the Financial Volcanic Eruption
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