Tag Archives: social security
Broken Promises
Consumer debt, corporate debt, and government debt are all going up. But that’s not all. Margin debt – debt that investors borrow against their portfolio to buy more stocks – has hit a record of $642.8 billion. What in the … Continue reading
Yarns, Mysteries, and the CPI
Several ill-defined economic waypoints were unveiled this week. Namely, the Labor Department’s July consumer price index report. According to the government data, on whole, consumer prices for the month didn’t change one iota. Reportedly, energy prices went down, food prices … Continue reading
Another Government Ponzi Scheme Starts to Crack – Do You Depend on It?
Another Government Ponzi Scheme Starts to Crack – Do You Depend on It? By Nick Giambruno, International Man Government employees get to do a lot of things that would land an ordinary citizen in prison. For example, it’s legal for … Continue reading
Abolish the Federal Debt Limit
One trouble with government programs is they mislead people. Recipients believe they are getting a benefit when, in effect, they are unwittingly being placed in harm’s way. Time and time again, under the influence of a benevolent hand of government, … Continue reading