Tag Archives: debt
Why the Era of Cheap Money is Dead
Most Americans, and people across the planet, have been trained by a financial system where borrowing costs became perpetually cheaper. If you got into a pinch, you could refinance your mortgage, with more agreeable terms, and quickly increase your cash flow. Continue reading
The Brutal Truth About the Upcoming Stagflationary Simmer
Major U.S. stock market indexes continue to float along at or near all-time highs. The ride’s been both fun and exhilarating. Continue reading
State Sponsored Suicide
The entire American lifestyle – and by extension, the global economy – is built on the singular, fragile assumption that the rest of the world will always want to buy American debt. For decades, this was a safe bet. Treasuries were considered risk free in terms of default. Continue reading
Keep Your Eyes on the Road
The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, continues to inflate. But this isn’t a sign of economic health. In fact, a scratch below the surface reveals an economy that is much weaker than advertised. Continue reading
