Author Archives: MN Gordon

On the Importance of Deflation and Depressions

Deflation, in essence, means a general reduction of prices. As opposed to inflation, deflation allows consumers to buy more goods or services tomorrow with the same money they have today. Savvy consumers will then delay purchases in anticipation they can buy more for less in the future. Continue reading

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How to Face Risk in an Uncertain World

Managing risk. Mitigating uncertainty. Is attempting to crack this unsolvable puzzle all just a waste of time and energy? Continue reading

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How Corruption Makes You Poor

Are you the type of person who works hard, saves money, and invests with the intent of accumulating lasting wealth? If so, you’ve likely noticed that things don’t quite add up between what you’re regularly told about how the economy and financial markets work and what you actually experience. We think there’s more to this than just dollars and cents. Continue reading

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Circa: Now!

America’s economic landscape is becoming littered with one steaming pile after another. The primary offenders include consumer price inflation, interest rates, gross domestic product, and unemployment. Here we’ll take a sniff of the unpleasant odor that’s wafting around us. Continue reading

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