Let Us Now Praise Reliable Vices
O.K., so the world is going to hell in a handbasket. The impending disaster raises
Income & Wealth
Front Door and Back Door Tax Increases
As emails go, it was unusual. It was from a Republican candidate for the U.S.
How to Save in the No-Yield Economy
Should we change how we use our money? The question came to mind recently as
Is It Time to Eat the Rich?
Should we eat the rich? The idea came to mind as I read the Forbes
The Amazing Half-Full Glass
OK, I’ll admit it. I’ve been practicing saying that I am 70 years old for
The Wealthy Vampire
There is something troubling at Barnes and Noble. The store offers plenty of books on
Take Your Pick: Low Cost or High Match?
Today’s pop quiz: Which would you rather have? A 401(k) plan with a big employer
Variable Annuity Watch: They Lose, Again
The best way to make it big in a variable annuity over the last ten
The Joy of Portfolio Cooking
It has never been easier or cheaper to build a well-diversified portfolio. And you can
Interest Rates Can Go Lower, But You Won’t Like It
If Lacy Hunt had to fight a duel, he would arrive armed with an arsenal
The Epic of America, Still
In his bathtub, Napoleon decided to sell the Louisiana Territory. His goal wasn’t lofty. He