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Do you ever feel like you’re working tirelessly every day, but it’s all for naught? That’s the feeling I had today, reminiscent of that Seinfeld episode when Newman, Jerry’s nemesis, rants about his endless mail delivery job. “The mail keeps coming, Jerry. It keeps coming.” That’s how I feel today. Two days ago on the […]
As the current political landscape remains mostly unchanged, we are facing a significant increase in taxes. Virginia Senator Mark Warner has already termed 2025 as “Tax Armageddon.” The strategy for next year is to let the 2017 tax cuts expire, resulting in the largest tax increase in the history of the United States. This maneuver […]
We’ve got tariffs on steroids. Trump just floated the idea of eliminating the income tax in the United States and replacing it with an all-tariff federal revenue system. The 16th Amendment in 1909 allowed for the federal income tax, and now we’re talking about a tariff system large enough to replace it. No numbers have […]
Today, we have a big consumer price number out, and everyone is looking at it with all eyes on the Fed this afternoon. The number is unchanged for May but up 3.3% from a year ago. It’s important to note that inflation measurement has changed over the years, so comparisons aren’t always straightforward. Some people […]
Over the years, we’ve delved into societal issues on this program. It’s not just about money; it’s about everything that relates to money and the world around us. I won’t change that approach, despite some suggestions to focus solely on Wall Street. There are more important things to discuss. Certain things in the world irk […]
The Fed and obliviosity. Yeah, it’s not a real word. I made it up 18 years ago. Why not? New words are constantly being added to the dictionary. So, I came up with “obliviosity” and its definition: a rapidly growing, annoying trait of modern society and our workforce that embodies feckless behavior, a lack of attention […]
Yeehaw! The Texas Stock Exchange is coming! About $120 million has been raised from investment firms and individuals, and plans are underway to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But there might be some challenges there, which I’ll get into later. The goal is to facilitate trades by 2025 and host its first […]
Understanding liquidity is crucial in the world of finance and investing. It refers to the ability to swiftly buy or sell assets in the market without causing any significant impact on their prices. Having a solid grasp of liquidity is essential for both individual investors and businesses, as it has a direct impact on financial […]
