When it comes to their portfolio’s investors hate to take losses. But sometimes a loss could be just what the CPA ordered. As we wrap up another strong year in the stock market many people are…
Thought Leadership
Chinese Trade Wars: What Game are We Playing? This week, John and Sam answer the frequently asked question, when will the trade deal get done? The answer: probably not anytime soon. Donald Trump and President Xi…
Getting divorced just because you don’t love a man is almost as silly as getting married just because you do. Zsa Zsa Gabor This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced the US economy…
Socialism Slows Down Economic Progress How long can politicians hold back the inevitable? When people enjoy the rule of law, private property rights, and the development of human capital economic growth will happen. If you don’t…
If you think Independence Day is America’s defining holiday, think again. Thanksgiving deserves that title, hands-down. Tony Snow This newsletter/column will go out on Friday, November 29, 2019. I am writing it on Wednesday, November…
Why is everyone so angry? Lately it seems the entire world is protesting about something, even in the U.S. But why? Inequality seems to be a hot topic across the board and many feel the “wealthy”…
Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering. Dalai Lama The media outlets are currently full of anger. It sells. Still,…
The end of the year is quickly approaching. As people turn their attention to holiday shopping and celebrations with friends and family, taxes may be the last thing on their minds. However, implementing one or more…
Socialism: What is it and why are people for it? Socialism, a term with a historically negative connotation, has become somewhat of a buzzword lately as many democratic politicians consider themselves socialists. So, what exactly is…
Longer-Term Interest Rates Longer-term interest rates have been going up, and that is a good thing? John and Sam discuss how lower rates were supposedly the cure for what ails us earlier in the year, and…