PinnedHow A Secular Decline BeginsLast week we received some sad, no tragic news. Delivered in that unique way we do on Wall Street, absolutely without emotion, just the…Mar 16, 202344Mar 16, 202344
PinnedThe Ukraine TellIn the game of poker, it’s called a tell. A tiny twitch, a blink, or slight movement tells the seasoned observer that something is not as…Feb 17, 202325Feb 17, 202325
PinnedHow A 28-Year-Old Financial Trap Is Exploding NowSpecial Thanks to Dave Coker, over at Medium, for his comments on how US Federal Government Debt has a very short-term maturity.Jan 9, 202321Jan 9, 202321
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PinnedMy Grandfather’s Incredible Advice On Working Past 65My Grandfather retired in 1958. For most of his career, he worked for the Atlantic Richfield Company, now known as ARCO. When he retired…Mar 29, 202317Mar 29, 202317
The Difference Between A Stock Market Correction And A Financial CrisisInvestors’ concern is palpable. This week, stocks declined sharply, especially after the rollout of President Trump’s Tariff Program on…1d ago1d ago
American Tariffs, The Good, The Bad, And The UnknownOn April 2, 2025, from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump announced the third era of American Tariffs. It was a…4d ago24d ago2
“Your Banker Is Calling…” Reflections On The Nation’s DebtFor anyone who’s ever had a bank loan, from a credit card to a home mortgage, you know the chill that runs up your spine at the mention of…Mar 303Mar 303
The Cost Of “Helicopter” Money — How The Stimulus Funds Affects Us TodayYou’ll likely find this story as ludicrous today as we did 20 years ago. But as we’ve discovered, it’s no laughing matter.Mar 262Mar 262
What Did The Federal Reserve See That We Missed?On Wednesday, March 19, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee made its latest decision on interest rates: “Steady as she goes,” said…Mar 239Mar 239