Author Archives: MN Gordon

Foundation for Massive Wealth

We wandered around the Coachella Valley for several days this week.  If you’ve never been to the area you aren’t missing out.  It’s a giant desert valley centered about 120 miles due east of Los Angeles. Some people go there … Continue reading

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Looming Greek Default is the IMF’s Problem

One of the more bewildering and frustrating things about life is that you rarely get what you expect.  You set out and strive for a certain goal with all the excitement and energy of a child.  You may think you’re … Continue reading

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Lost in Transmission

On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen offered several insights into what she wants you to believe she’s doing.  For starters, she wants you to think that, definitely maybe, she will raise rates soon.  But not too soon.  And certainly … Continue reading

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Going Boldly from Decent to Indecent

Zimbabwe officially retired the Zimbabwe dollar last Saturday.  This marked the end of a devastating monetary experiment that shattered the country and pushed all accrued wealth beyond its borders.  The country will be picking up the pieces of what little … Continue reading

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