The Real Reason Prices Are Soaring
Lumber prices are soaring. And the reason is a sign of a much larger problem.
6 Investments in a Post-Pandemic World
Interest in backyard gardens, chickens and domestic culinary arts is surging these days.
So what do these trends say for where we should be investing our time, money and energy?
Scary News for the Cash in Your Pocket
The threat to cash – and our financial freedom – just got bigger. It’s vital you know what’s going on.
This Is the Simplest Path to Financial Freedom
There’s a growing chasm between the haves and have-nots. It’s always been around, of course, but it’s never been quite so self-imposed and, we argue, so dangerous to financial health.
The U.S. Tax Code Is a Disaster… and It’s About to Get Worse
Thanks to “E-ZTax syndrome,” our cost of living is about to rise substantially. If you’re unprepared, it will take your quality of life with it.
Three Powerful Trends of a New America
Many forecasters are looking into their crystal balls these days. While Joel never tries to predict the future, he sees clear trend lines that show where America is headed.
Money Is No Servant… It’s a Powerful Beast
Francis Bacon famously said, “Money is a great servant but a bad master.” It’s an interesting idea.
Money, we agree, should be nobody’s master. But a servant? Oh my, no. That’s a dangerous way to think.
The Gov’s Fix for “Temporary” Inflation Will Only Make Things Worse
The Fed’s reckless money printing is spreading collateral damage across the economy. And its solution to this “temporary” problem will only make things worse.
Don’t Lose Sight of Money’s True Cost
Money is important. But we all must understand the true cost of getting rich.
How Big Food Wins… and We Lose
Exercising choice should be fairly easy.
But the institutional food world is hog-tied by bureaucracy, logistics… and kickbacks. And that means we’re the ones who pay the price.