Author Archives: MN Gordon

The Fed’s Hands are Tied, For Now

The stock market’s on a six week win streak.  What’s more, from June 4 through last Friday the DOW’s up 9.7-percent.  Can you believe it? We thought the stock market would meltdown this summer like Charlie Sheen following a weekend … Continue reading

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The Errant Miscalculation of a Generation

Man’s desires are unlimited, as far as we can tell.  There’s always an upgrade or deluxe version of the latest doodads to chase after.  Some go after them with the stubborn resolve of a donkey going after a dangling carrot.  … Continue reading

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Mandates and Morons: Twisting the World into a Madhouse

A win-win deal is a contract or transaction where both participants benefit.  Usually this means both parties receive profits.  Here’s a simple example how… An entrepreneur pencils out a money making enterprise…say an automatic car wash station.  He makes some … Continue reading

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How to Sleep Well During the Great Dollar Panic Ahead

Periods of epic price deflation have occurred several times in American history.  The Great Depression, of course, is the only period still within living memory for some.  But peering back another 100 years, there’s an instance of price deflation that … Continue reading

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