Tag: national debt
Economic Crises: The Problem with Pragmatism… and Inflation
Pragmatism is seeking immediate solutions with little to no consideration for the longer-term benefits and consequences.
An excellent example of this is the Social...
Consumer Debt / Consumption: Pulling Forward Versus Paying Forward
Debt allows a consumer (household, business, or government) to pull consumption forward or acquire something today for which they otherwise would have to wait....
Running On Empty: Inside The US Government’s Lopsided Ledger
We would like to introduce you to Sam and his finances.
Currently, Sam does well for himself, earning $100,000 a year. Sam loves the good...
Debt Hangover: Here’s Why Deficits Do Matter
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has increased the Fed Funds rate by 125 basis points or 1.25% since 2015, which had little effect on bonds...
What Deleveraging? Student Loans And Government Debt Surge
Both student loans and automobile loans made a fresh new high in 4Q15. That shouldn't be viewed as "new" news. Both these loans have been...
Is America Nearing a Tipping Point?
By Jeff Voudrie
I believe that the United States is still the best country in the world. I am proud to be an American and am...
