Money & The Economy

GDP up due to federal spending

The Commerce Department published its preliminary estimate of third quarter GDP showing an increase to 2.0% growth vs. the second…

14 years ago

I’m Barack Obama, and I’m Going to Deceive You in this Message

Do you think this title is harsh? Maybe. But is it true? Absolutely. If you watch his most recent ad,…

14 years ago

Unemployment: Tinkering with the Numbers?

Did you watch the news last week?  A miracle fell into the lap of the president. Three precious weeks before…

14 years ago

2013 Medicare premium increase will cut into COLA for Seniors

The anticipated 2013 1.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients will likely be wiped out by an expected 7-9%…

14 years ago

Public Opinion: Ford up – GM, Chysler down after Obama bailout

Survey results released on Sunday from Rasmussen Reports shows that the bailout of GM and Chrysler has left the bailed-out…

14 years ago

U.S. Retail Sales Rise on Gas, Auto Spending and iPhone Sales

Seasonally adjusted U.S. Retail Sales rose in September by 1.1%, slightly slower than August's 1.2% and largely fueled by iPhone…

14 years ago

Yes, budget cuts can help the economy

The left tells us that there is no way to keep the economy going if federal spending is reduced -…

14 years ago

I.M.F. meeting concludes with dire economic outlook and pleas to the U.S.

In a comuniqué from the I.M.F. at the conclusion of it's twenty-sixth meeting, the International Financial and Monetary Committee (IFMC)…

14 years ago

FBI: ‘large amount’ of next generation $100 bills stolen in transit

FBI spokesman Frank Burton said that someone stole "a large amount"  of $100 bills while in transit from Dallas to…

14 years ago

The First 12 Hours of a US Dollar Collapse

At this point it really is a matter of "when, not if". I look into a possible scenario if we…

14 years ago