Category Archives: Politics

Clever Ideas to Fix the Economy

Yesterday’s stock market didn’t seem to give a darn but last Friday a notable revision was made.  An important economic mile marker was shifted down and to the right…realigning the economy onto the road to recession. According to the Commerce … Continue reading

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Making Obese Debt Levels Possible

Make no bones about it…this economy sucks eggs.  Just ask anyone who’s looking for a job and they’ll tell you, ‘no one’s hiring.’  Despite official decree from the National Bureau of Economic Research that the Great Recession ended in June … Continue reading

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Independence Day Celebration

[Editor’s Note: Today we break from our customary observations on money and markets. Monday’s Independence Day, after all, and while we’re still hard at work, we hope you have already commenced your holiday weekend.  But before you hang out the … Continue reading

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Economic Panacea Unveiled

According to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, California’s credit rating is at a “crossroads.”  The new fiscal year will begin one week from today and there’s still no budget in place.  “If a budget is not adopted in time for … Continue reading

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