Tag Archives: recession
Get rid of paper money to fix the economy … ?
Could you operate your financial life without cash in your wallet? Some people already get by without cash, using credit or debit cards for most transactions or even swiping their iPhone to debit an electronic account. Matthew Yglesias, Slate’s business … Continue reading
European debt crisis presents difficult challenges
The government debt situation in Europe has been the largest driver of market volatility over the past two months. Concern continues to grow that select European countries are close to defaulting on their loans. European banks may have catastrophic exposure … Continue reading
Optimism exists in the business community
With talk of a possible double-dip recession, continued high unemployment and a lot of political venom, negativity has drawn a lot of headline attention lately. But it’s not all doom and gloom in corporate America. Consider these comments from the … Continue reading
Think twice before shifting to ‘safe’ investments
Gary Brooks’s monthly column in The News Tribune was published today. http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/06/18/1231727/think-twice-before-shifting-to.html It examines perceived safety of bonds and gold as choices to manage investment risk. Two notes you might find hard to believe: Since 1945, government bonds have had … Continue reading
Many things could go right for the U.S. economy
It has been hard to avoid negative news recently. We all know that there is a debt crisis in Europe, unemployment and home price declines remain problems in the U.S. and political combativeness has drained confidence in U.S. leadership. While … Continue reading →