Jan 18, 2020
Sharp price declines in the top 5 companies of the S&P could trigger broader market panic. The 1% are financially prepared for this possibility, but the average person may not be.
Jan 16, 2020
So you might want to consider an alternative to Wall Street stocks to avoid the potential nightmare that could erupt if tax-hungry politicians get their way.
Jan 10, 2020
If military tensions escalate again, or the U.S. dollar loses its dominance as the global reserve currency, big economic changes will be on the way. It's best to be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best.
Jan 3, 2020
Since the economy generally operates in cycles, and the yield curve has already inverted, the next recession could be right around the corner. With that in mind, here are three "big picture" economic trends that you should keep an eye on in 2020.
Dec 27, 2019
At some point, an economic problem deepens so much that the piper has to be paid. Both in the U.S. and globally, one of those problems appears to be mountains of debt.
Dec 20, 2019
Price inflation (CPI) climbed from 1.8% in October to 2.1%, its highest rate in 2019, according to official sources. CPI is also up 0.5% since June.
Dec 19, 2019
There's no doubt, Social Security has problems that urgently need to be resolved. If they aren't addressed in a meaningful way, and soon, those problems could turn catastrophic. Changes could be coming as soon as January.
Dec 13, 2019
In 2008, the "freezing of the repo markets was one of the most damaging aspects" of the financial crisis, according to a report by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).