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Facing Fiscal Reality: Navigating the End of the Debt Supercycle

Dec 5, 2023 – The past decade has seen unprecedented levels of deficit spending and debt accumulation by the US government. According to the data, this unsustainable path will eventually lead to fiscal and economic crises if...

The 1970s Are Back: What High Inflation, Labor Strikes, and a Major Hostage Crisis Reveal About Today

Nov 10, 2023 – High inflation, labor strikes, a major hostage crisis and war in the Middle East are just a small handful of the events considered hallmarks of the 1970s period. Amazingly, we see these same events...

Is Your Financial House in Order?

Nov 1, 2023 – The truth is that as we get older, health challenges and unexpected events are more likely to occur. Therefore, I have provided below 15 important asset & debt, tax planning, insurance planning, and estate planning items...

Discovering Longevity Secrets from the Blue Zones

Oct 23, 2023 – In today's fast-paced world, achieving a long, healthy, and fulfilling life has become a sought-after goal that many aspire to. Fascinating insights from global observations can possibly guide us to the secrets of longevity...

Goldilocks and the Three Tailwinds

Oct 11, 2023 – During the Great Depression, the deficit as a percentage of GDP reached a high of 6.1% in 1936. In 2009, we reached another record of 9.8%. However, over the last few years, all prior records have now been shattered...

The Beginning of the End Part III: Green Energy Realities

Oct 5, 2023 – One significant challenge in achieving a swift transition away from fossil fuels lies in the fact that approximately three-quarters of the global population, encompassing regions like China, India, Africa, and South America...

Triple Tax-Exempt Income: Investing in Municipal Bonds for a Balanced Portfolio

Aug 28, 2023 – Triple Tax-Exempt income refers to earnings that are free from Federal tax, the 3.80% Medicare tax, and state income tax, contingent on both state residency and the specific bond issuance...

Renewables Face Economic Challenges While Global Oil, Coal Usage Still Dominate

Aug 23, 2023 – Contrary to the widespread belief that we have reached peak demand for energy, the most recent statistical review underscores a contrasting picture. In 2022, a new record of global energy demand was set...

Artificial Intelligence: Adapt or Be Terminated

Jul 17, 2023 – The global Artificial Intelligence market has grown from $1.5 billion in 2010 to $136.6 billion in 2022. The market is expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace, reaching $1.81 trillion by 2030. As the growth of AI continues, it is likely...

The Beginning of the End Part II: The Return of Inflation

Jul 14, 2023 – According to a recent research paper published by the St. Louis Federal Reserve, rising debt and interest rates will likely bring to the fore "fiscal dominance and the return of zero-interest bank reserve requirements..."

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