If the United States wants energy security and not be forced to depend on foreign oil, then why do we appear to be overlooking natural gas?
America's Financial Future
March 17, 2009 By
Where are the opportunities for the future? What will the social landscape look like in the future? Will the middle class exist for working America?
A Sunny View of the Economy
March 9, 2009 By
With the economy crashing down around us, I recently felt the need for some good advice from someone who really understands what is happening and how to get through it all. I called my bridge-playing, bird-watching friend, Eric Swanson, and asked him who he knew that might be able to give me some quality financial [...]
National Banks of America?
February 20, 2009 By
Injection of capital using taxpayer funds appears to be the administration’s choice for the near future. The trouble is that funds are being given to banks with no control over their use to the same managers who drove those banks into near bankruptcy.
The Green Collar Economy
January 3, 2009 By
This book presents an excellent first draft vision of what America could and should do to revitalize its standing in the world community. And it matters not whether you believe global warming is a real threat to future generations or a cyclical phenomenon. If you are concerned about the current economic woes, you owe it to yourself to read The Green Collar Economy.
The real gift of Christmas
December 23, 2008 By
The Christmas story is an endearing tale, filled with subtle beautiful meaning, no matter your faith, or depth of belief. What a shame it is lost in a blur of shopping.
Who is Peter Schiff and why didn’t we listen to him?
December 21, 2008 By
In 2006, Schiff predicted that we were headed to a recession, and it was probably going to last for several years. His position was laughed at by many experts, including Ben Stein and Arthur Laffer, among others. Who’s laughing now?
Tightening our belts
December 17, 2008 By
Grandpa sheared sheep or wrestled logs at the sawmill 12 hours a day. Grandma washed laundry by hand, kept the vegetable garden, gave birth 10 times and went right back to work. No wonder they could challenge those horses for eating, and still stay slim.
Fed drops funds rate to near 0%
December 16, 2008 By
I hate to say “I told you so” over a year ago, but today the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to the lowest level on record and pledged to use “all available tools” to combat a severe financial crisis and prolonged recession.
Will loan modifications save the housing market?
December 5, 2008 By
Proposed moratoriums just delay foreclosures and don’t really improve the homeowners’ chances to save their properties. Reducing interest rates on home loans, which is a primary element for many plans, can lower monthly payments. If a borrower still owes more than his home is worth, then nothing is really gained and future default is more likely. A 3% interest rate on a $500,000 trust deed still does not make sense if the property is only worth $250,000.
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