Monthly Archives: May, 2019

The Antidote to Inflation Poison

In my long investment career, nothing has worked harder against my success than the negative compounding effect of inflation. Every year inflation reduces the...

Will MMT Be the “Millennial Monetary Theory?”

Is the Modern Monetary Theory becoming the Millennial Monetary Theory? Textbooks teaching MMT have sold out. Colleges and universities are adopting the unorthodox theory...

New Jersey Taking Small Steps to Pension Reform. Is it too Little too Late?

America's pension systems are in trouble. Here's a little sample of what's gone wrong: Illinois: New Governor, Same Old Pension Pyramid Scheme Is Your...

GE Stokes the Yellow Vest Fire

In Paris recently, I saw the sad but determined looks on the faces of the Yellow Vest protesters. They are angry about France's decreasing...

Possible Fed Nominee Questions Dual Mandate

Judy Shelton, a possible nominee for the Federal Reserve board of governors, has questioned the Fed's dual mandate, that is, to target full employment...

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Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

Meritage Files Chapter 11 as Wendy’s Franchise Challenges Mount

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Fidan Signals Turkey’s Readiness to Defend Saudi Arabia

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is ready...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

This Summer, Win By Not Losing

Are you having a good Summer? It's beautiful here...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...