To get “out of the Rat Race” you don’t have to “kill all the rats.” You just have to out-think them. We’ll run down the job cut data and more, in a sec. but it’s important to start with the big contexts and then gnaw our way toward the cheese. You see, most people don’t … Read More
Information is the “high ground” in all matters these days. Yet, for some reason, most people are “passive news and information consumers.” A threat board is a tool to hone your aggressive news and information strategy to better inform all aspects of your life. The average don’t look long, hard, or deeply at much of … Read More
Early this morning the S&P futures were down 13 points and the Dow down 70-ish. But the rest of the week – and maybe to the end of August – is where the tale of America’s social and financial future will be told. As we have been saying, the Fools on the Hill won’t likely … Read More
Two items – as we watch – astounded – as the Dow climbs more than 200 points. Sure, sure…rally on any hint of hype on a furtherance of unemployment bennies and such. But, are we the only ones to understand there are only two places such money can come from? Higher taxes OR we Make … Read More
The coming month may be one that could go into the record books. Kind of like 1720 did. Or, as the Economic Fractalist tells us, 1807. I like 1720, myself. “The Bubble Act 1720 (6 Geo I, c 18), forbade the creation of joint-stock companies without royal charter, was promoted by the South Sea Company … Read More
If you were to drop by for a cup of coffee in real life – you wouldn’t be welcomed. We’re still “hot zone” mode out here. If you follow the virus numbers, looks like 18-million will be passed tomorrow. And 19-million this coming week. Thursday? Dream Shop Progresses Up early this morning to take advantage … Read More
With markets insane, and with Fitch lowering its outlook on U.S. debt to negative, there’s a “clock running” on America before the Second Depression is widely felt. We need a break. So, this morning we take off for a little side trip into some “things going on” and how they weave into a whole cloth. … Read More