Tag Archives: treasuries
Wealth Consumption
There aren’t many professions out there where there are no readily applied and real-time performance standards. In fact, in the corporate world today, there’s a fanatic fixation on tying numerous metrics to performance. You name it… If it’s measurable, verifiable, … Continue reading
Wealth Building for Pigs
Today we close our eyes, tilt back our head, and breathe deeply. Not only do we breathe in oxygen…we breathe in something more: Perspective. We’ve never gutted a hog around here. But, from what we gather, it’s a bloody mess. … Continue reading
Putin’s Revenge?
Buying low and selling high is an investment strategy that guarantees success. But few are capable of doing it. Most people have an uncanny ability to buy high and sell low. They’d rather buy Facebook at 80 times earnings than … Continue reading
How the Fed Works to Spoil Your Retirement
Chicago Fed President Charles Evans wants inflation above 2 percent. Somehow he thinks this will strengthen the economy and bring about full employment. To Evans, more inflation will result in greater demand…and greater demand means more jobs. Fed policy, according … Continue reading




