Category: US
Secrets of the New Wealth Dynasty and What They’re Investing In Today
A stable family is one of the building blocks of wealth. The other is investing well. But which stocks can perennially keep rising?
Our Third Bold Prediction
The federal government is already adding $100 billion a month to its debt — and we’re still in a boom. And it won’t be long before the boom ends.
Does Debt Matter When You Can Print Money?
Debt is a scary thing. Especially since most of us in debt are paying interest on top of interest. For the government though, debt seems pretty OK. Or at least, that’s how some think.
‘The Horse Fell Over on Him…’
Yes, there is an ‘us versus them’ that is real. But it’s got nothing to do with Republicans – Democrats, Black – White, Protestant – Catholic, US – Mexico.
How the Middle Class Was Doubly Cheated
Policy proposals by Republicans and Democrats set off intense political firestorms — setting ‘us against them’ — but they leave the real distribution of power and wealth untouched.
‘Us Versus Them’ Is Always a Scam
Why would taxes on the rich suddenly be so popular? Easy…the middle classes think they’ve been cheated. Many thought Donald J Trump would set things right. Now they look to the tax code.
Why Walmart Could be a Better Investment Than Amazon
I like to invest in businesses with real tangible asset backing. Slow and steady investment in quality assets will win the race in the end. That’s why Walmart has something Amazon can’t catch.
America: 52nd in Freedom
Tax revenues, deficits, negative interest rates — it all goes to the same place: wherever the Deep State deciders want it to go.
How Mob Rule Comes to America
Today, the mob thinks it has been done dirty by the elite. But it is unaware of how the dirty was done, and so, its efforts — on both sides of the political divide — are ineffectual, irrelevant, or deleterious.
We’re Losing Our Originario ‘War’
The more you travel, the more you want to travel light. And that means we need to dump the heavy claptrap out of our luggage. The more ground we cover…the more we discover we don’t really need it. We find plenty more wherever we go.
Why Investing in Uber Is a Bad Idea
This is nothing short of mind-boggling. Sales continue to climb, yet Uber continues to post losses. Why? Clearly, the company is dropping prices to maintain their market share. Here’s why this strategy isn’t sustainable…
Prepare for the Financial Volcanic Eruption
I’m in New Plymouth, on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ). The bolthole search continues. You’ll find more on that below.
US Stocks Are Playing Russian Roulette
Top macroeconomists are calling for a recession ‘before the end of 2020.’ What? We’ve already been waiting for years…
Your Valentine’s Day Required Reading
We didn’t design atoms…nor do we control evolution…or even our own thoughts.Thinking merely justifies and rationalises our prejudices and instincts.