Economy

The definition of insanity is to continue doing something that goes wrong, without contemplating that there could be a different course of action...[and we] are heading deeper and deeper into insanity...we are just getting deeper and deeper into problems leaving our children and grandchildren with loans that could well take decades to finish (paying) off. I fear we are now stoking up the conditions, at some point in the future, for serious inflation.

One of the problems with the debate over the “national debt” is that there’s no generally agreed upon definition of that term. Is it what the federal government owes, or what it owes foreigners, or what the whole country, private and public sector together, owes? Does it include off-balance-sheet items and contingent liabilities? There’s a hundred-trillion dollar gap between lowest and highest on this spectrum, which allows each commentator to confuse the rest of us by picking the measure that best suits their point of view. [Let's try to decipher the true state of the nation.] Words: 1468

The Millennials are the latest -and some would say, greatest – generation to emerge in America. Currently defined as those between the ages of 18 and 29, Millennials have many recognizable characteristics that researchers have deemed typical of the generation: optimism, tech-savvy, liberal leanings, and a solid educational background. [In fact,] a whopping 50% of those in college (40% of Millennials] say they plan on entering graduate programs afterwards. It could be a sign of the tough financial times, or just evidence of the remarkable smarts and ambition that define this generation - or perhaps it’s a little of both. Are the Millennials the best generation ever? Let's take a look.

Dear Citizens of America: In light of your failure to financially manage yourselves and also, in recent years, your tendency to elect Presidents and Senators who demonstrate an ineptitude to govern you, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence. Effective July 4th, 2012 Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all American states, commonwealths, and territories. Words: 1477

Why Focus On These Headlines: This morning I have personally filtered them from over 1,200 articles covering the latest important economic and resource news. My intent is to help you be better informed while saving you time. Below are 5 such headlines with a brief overview.

American workers are wasting 26% of every 8 hour workday - that's 2.09 hours - excluding lunch or scheduled break time! Who's wasting the most time, and what are they doing? Find out in this extremely informative infographic.

The largest association of luxury escorts in Spain - some costing as much as £250-an-hour - are reported to be boycotting their usual banker-clientele by refusing their erotic services until they start lending to the lower Spanish classes and SMEs (I assume this reference is to ‘small and medium business enterprises’). Sunday is April Fool's Day so is this really happening or is it just an early spoof? Read on... Words: 497

The supposedly dead "Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America" proposal calling for the "integration" of Canada and Mexico with the U.S. into a North American monetary union complete with a new currency and a regional authority of governance seems to be alive and well and slowly evolving according to the original unofficial plan to bring it about. Below is more on these ominous plans which would adversely affect the sovereignty of each of the 3 countries involved. Words: 1685

It drives me crazy when I read stuff by “economists” that is just plain wrong. Some of them are allegedly “MBAs” and “PhDs” but I think that their common sense is actually “DOA”. Unfortunately, millions in the public arena see their interviews and blogs and they seem to automatically swallow their commentaries… hook, line and sinker. Let’s address some of the nonsense that these pundits are expressing. Words: 870

Instead of a secular change in interest rates, gold and energy prices [like we experienced in the 1970's, this time round] we could well see a sudden, catastrophic shift in these metrics as control is lost across a broad front. This is why it’s so important for investors to be properly positioned ahead of that catastrophic shift. [Let me explain.]