Category Archives: Politics

Peddling Loans and Lies to Kids

Posted on April 25, 2014 by MN Gordon

There’s nothing like an abundant flow of money and credit to push prices out of whack.  Borrowing from tomorrow to buy today has the effect of boosting demand.  Prices must rise to equilibrate the boost in demand. But prices can … Continue reading →

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Give Trains a Chance

Posted on April 11, 2014 by MN Gordon

Chinese exports and imports slipped in March.  According to trade data from Beijing released Wednesday, exports declined 6.6 percent from this time last year.  Moreover, imports dropped 11.3 percent. If you can believe it, China’s first quarter GDP rose just … Continue reading →

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The Three Stooges Debunk myRA

Posted on April 4, 2014 by MN Gordon

The Three Stooges Debunk myRA By Dennis Miller, Editor, Money Forever A little skit ran through my head the other day… The house lights dimmed and the bright American flag glistened in the background.  The crowd hushed as a tall … Continue reading →

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How to Achieve Honest Banking

Posted on March 28, 2014 by MN Gordon

Today we take pause from the markets to bring you a brief review of new research by economists at the New York Federal Reserve.  On Tuesday, they published a special Economic Policy Review series.  It includes 11 research papers, providing … Continue reading →

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