Tag: Debt
How the Feds Socialised American Capitalism
Already, America’s medical system — 17% of the economy — is largely socialised. So is the education system — another 7.3%. And don’t forget Social Security.
Our Advice to America’s 11-Year-Olds
Our advice to 11-year-olds: The US markets may repeat the experience of the last 77 years; but we wouldn’t bet on it. It really is a new ball game.
Our Third Bold Prediction
The federal government is already adding $100 billion a month to its debt — and we’re still in a boom. And it won’t be long before the boom ends.
Does Debt Matter When You Can Print Money?
Debt is a scary thing. Especially since most of us in debt are paying interest on top of interest. For the government though, debt seems pretty OK. Or at least, that’s how some think.
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.
Is There a Better Way to Do Property?
Here in NZ, we lock people out of housing. We have the lowest rates of home ownership since just after the Second World War. And it’s starting to show.
Central Banks Are Running Out of Time…
There was a lot of worry about what central banks are planning — or not planning — to do. Elites are nervous at what could be lying ahead of us. We are worried too.
How to Find Out if Your Neighbour Is a ‘Deadbeat’
If you live in the Hebei province of China, you can use the ‘deadbeat map’ to find out if people around you are in the red.
Debt Bomb About to Smash New Zealand
Interest rates are looking stable, but there’s another more sinister risk looming…It only takes one thing to go wrong and it can spiral out of control.
She’s Not Serious…Is She?
One smart cookie believes we should keep interest rates at zero. But how can we do that and not have crippling runaway inflation?
Smash Your Piggy Bank: Is More Spending the Way to Riches?
Inequality is the problem…and government is the solution. In his article for the Herald, Bernstein drives that mantra home…
The Debt Bomb That Could Blow in 2019
The Fed were planning to ‘normalise’ monetary policy very slowly. They didn’t expect much turbulence. The truth is that it’s not shaping out to be that way. Markets have been jolting all year.
Our Green Light Economy Is Turning Red
Here at Money Morning New Zealand, we feel that the responsible message is caution. Be cautious with your funds. Don’t overexpose yourself…because things could get hairy in a blink of the eye.
Investors Should Gear Up For Bargains
Take a look outside the US (and the NZX), and there are stocks trading for rock bottom prices with little to no debt. Here are two examples…