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Will Taxes Increase?

I was just listening to a recording of a conference call this morning where a financial planner began his presentation with this premise: Taxes will be increasing in the future I haven't listened to the rest of it because I had to pause it and write this post. I'm sure when I go back this guy will … [Read more...] about Will Taxes Increase?

Microwavable economic epiphany for the lazy or ADD

I've written several times about what I believe is one of the most important films ever produced: I.O.U.S.A. The film is 80 minutes long and came out in August of 2008. It's a project of the former Comptroller General of the United States (our government's chief accountant). He resigned to make this … [Read more...] about Microwavable economic epiphany for the lazy or ADD

Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?

Our economy is 70% consumerism. That means it is mostly based on individuals buying stuff. So the current setup of our economy holds two basic facts: Individuals buying more stuff than they can afford to buy (based on their income) has a net effect that is good for the economy. When individuals … [Read more...] about Could Obama's Stimulus Really Work?

3 Reasons why today is the best time in human history for immense personal wealth and freedom

While there are many people finding themselves more fearful than ever, there are others who are more excited than ever. Here's why... The rules of safety and courage have changed. Since the industrial revolution, employee-ism has surged. During this time, getting a job to work for somebody else … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons why today is the best time in human history for immense personal wealth and freedom