Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Can Brick and Mortar Stores Ever Catch Up Online?

In response to Amazon's complete revolution of the retail industry, many companies with traditionally brick and mortar operations are racing to catch up online....

China’s Rare Earth Threat is a Symptom of the Problem Trump is Fighting

Bloomberg has reported that China is threatening to restrict the supplies of rare earth metals as part of its ongoing trade war with the...

Are Your Tax Dollars Paying Ghost Workers?

There are ghosts among us. No not supernatural beings from beyond the grave, but ghost workers. These are employees who spend their time working...

Illinois Goes Back to the Trough

Illinois politicians, led now by Governor J.D. Pritzker, are aiming to end constitutional protections of taxpayers in Illinois, and to raise taxes on the...

885 Million Financial Records Exposed Online

When I discuss financial security with clients and investors, I always encourage them to be proactive. The only person who will ever make your...

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Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part XV

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PPI Climbs Modestly as Services Prices Hold Steady

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand...

IEA Warns of Supply Shocks and Falling Demand in 2026

The April 2026 Oil Market Report by the International...

The Many Tentacles of Private Credit

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Iran Conflict Exposes Strains in China’s Industrial Supply Chains

China’s supply chains are under growing strain as the...

PJM Speeds Up Grid Connections Amid Rising Demand Pressure

Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM) is reforming its interconnection process...