Tag: Inflation
Paper Money Is the Means for Modern Inflation
Inflation is the great destroyer of monetary value. Yet, at various times throughout history, governments have welcomed it. Here’s why.
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 Federal Government Has Devalued the Dollar Since 1971
It’s shocking. Today’s dollar is worth only three cents of the pre-1971 dollar. How on earth did the American government get us to this point?
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.
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.
Money-Printing, Increased Spending Devastate Financial Gains
Last week, stocks finished at an all-time high. But in terms of real money, stocks have been losing value since the start of the millennium.
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.
America Will Not Be Great Forever
We take it for granted that America will remain a great country. But debt, inflation, and foreign policy mistakes are putting its superpower status at risk.
New Rules for the New Decade
It’s a new year and a new decade. What does the road ahead look like for the American economy? If the past is any indication, it’s more debt and lies.
The U.S. Money Trail Leads to the Dark Death Ship of Debt
All you have to do is follow the money, and you’ll start to see what’s wrong with America today. Fake trade deals. Escalating debt. Bad promises.