Has something ever popped into your head at all hours of the day, like a song melody, that you can’t seem to shake? I’m a believer in the value of problem solving by “sleeping on it.” The brain does great work. Many times, I wake up with the “aha moment” I was searching for, the answer magically appears…. Not this […]
» Read moreAs a youngster, I spent summers on my grandparents’ farm. My grandfather, a grizzled WWII sergeant, had little time for nonsense. Television wasn’t invented. After supper the three of us would talk around the kitchen table. Many valuable life lessons are still with me today. One of his favorites was, “If you are going to fix it, do it right […]
» Read moreRecently both houses of Congress introduced worthless resolutions regarding debt and spending. The Senate unanimously approved a resolution calling the debt ‘a threat to the national security of the United States’ and calling expected future budget deficits ‘unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous.’ In January, the House of Representatives introduced House Resolution 981, suggesting the “United States should reduce and maintain the […]
» Read moreI’m fed up with politicos predicting economic Armageddon, while continually making things worse! They should be ashamed of themselves…. My wife asked – impotent? Cambridge dictionary explains: Impotent: not having the power or ability to change or improve a situation. Politicians scream the sky is falling, blame their opponents, lie to the voters – yet they have NO DESIRE to […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking a short break but will be back next week. In the meantime, we’re revisiting this August 8, 2024, article on the fundamental mechanics of inflation. With the Federal Reserve meeting this week to address persistent price volatility, this straightforward logic on protecting purchasing power is a timely reminder of how to stay grounded. […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking a short break to enjoy some time off, but will be back to writing soon. In the meantime, we’re revisiting this article from February 13, 2025 on protecting a lifetime of savings from market instability. With the recent fluctuations in inflation and energy costs, Dennis’s focus here on long-term capital preservation is timely. […]
» Read moreWill reducing taxes, raising tariffs and Federal Reserve tweaking interest rates bring lasting prosperity? Unfortunately, the implied good intentions behind Make America Great Again economic plans conflict with the not-so-good intentions of those who could make it happen. Let me explain! ZeroHedge reports Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was very critical of the Federal Reserve: “Bessent said there is a need […]
» Read moreMuch has been written about politicians spending our country into oblivion – the empire and currency is about to collapse…. Woe is me! Wikipedia provides seven pages about “Empires That Fell.” Most I’ve never heard of – from the “Empire of Vietnam,” (lasted 5 months) to the big winner, “Kanen-Bornu Empire,” lasting 1193 years. Merriam-Webster’s empire definition: “A major political […]
» Read morePresident Trump campaigned on “Make America Great Again,” promising more jobs and prosperity. “Theoretically” a healthier economy will generate more tax revenue, solving our economic woes. If revenues grow at a higher rate than expenses, we can reduce the debt. Sounds like Reagan’s “supply side economics 2.0.” Whitehouse.gov proclaims: Wall Street sentiment is surging as the stock market reaches new […]
» Read more“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” – what one person finds beautiful, another person may not. Beauty is an opinion; we all have one! There’s no universal standard. When it comes to politics, what some deem beautiful is downright ugly in the eyes of others. President Trump proclaimed he wanted “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by July 4th. Congress […]
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