Tag: Debt
The Eerie Political Similarities Between America and Argentina
We think of America and Argentina as being polar opposites. One is a strong nation. The other is struggling. But the differences are actually shrinking now.
Trump Did Not Save America From Decline
Look at the hard numbers. President Trump’s economy is actually worse off than Obama’s…during a recession. How can that be?
Trump Says American Decline Is Over
Trump is beating his chest and hailing the return of American supremacy. But is this true? Look closer, and you’ll find an uglier picture.
‘Hidden’ Inflation Isn’t Really Hiding at All
Inflation is about prices inching up as time goes by. A certain amount is needed for a healthy economy. But what happens if there’s too much inflation?
The U.S. Government Will Continue Drowning In Debt
The accumulation of debt is probably the greatest national security crisis in America. Why aren’t we talking about it more?
The 2020s Will Look a Lot Like the 1970s
In the 1970s, interest rates fell, debt escalated, and inflation skyrocketed. Are we seeing a repeat of what’s come before?
The Economy of the 2020s Is Shaping Up to Be as Bad That of the 1970s
The president says the economy has never been better. But wait! When compared to gold, stocks are now only worth only half their value of 20 years ago.
Eisenhower Predicted the Fall of the American Republic
When he left office in 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower had a grim warning: beware of the rise of an American military-industrial complex.
Simon’s Letter from Singapore: The Wealth Factory
Writing from Singapore, Simon Angelo takes an inside look at how global wealth is created and sustained. The answers are nothing short of profound.
The Long and Winding Road to Bankruptcy
Do you remember how life was back in the early 1970s? The cost of living was more reasonable. Then money politics came into play and made everything harder.
The U.S. Peaked in the Late 20th Century
The United States once cultivated the world’s greatest economy. But it has already hit a brick wall, and signs of decline are evident.
Debt and Inflation Are Bringing the Economy Down
The Federal Reserve has just gone on another round of debt loading. That’s four straight months of borrowing. What is it leading to?
The End of the Longest Economic Expansion in History
We have a enjoyed a record bull run. It’s the longest expansion of our economy since the Second World War. But there are signs now that it’s ending.
The Federal Government’s ‘Quick-Fix’ Money Policies Hurt the Market
Amidst all the news about the Middle East and the British royals, we almost missed something important. The Fed has added billions of dollars more in debt.
How Money Printing Contributes to America’s Downward Spiral
Are we seeing the end of American empire? Escalating money problems and foolish foreign policy decisions are crippling our ability to see things clearly.