The Nitwit Sector
Last time I dared look, the financial sector of our economy accounted for about
Income & Wealth
Variable Annuity Watch, 2007
For returns, they’re still not worth shooting. But there is an inkling of hope. The
Sales Commissions versus Reality
The most heavily marketed insurance product, the equity index annuity, is becoming the most litigated
The Realities of Retirement Income
If there is a mythical god in charge of retirement, it would have to be
The Long Term Cost of High Investment Expenses
Today’s rude question: When does your money manager cost more than the taxman? Answer: Sooner
Living Standard Risk
Life is full of risks. Many have esoteric names. Like longevity risk, the risk of
A Flat Tax, with bumps and potholes
We already have a flat tax. It just has bumps and potholes. The fact that
Nature’s Ruin: The Improving Casino of Life
Ruidoso, NM. There is a difference between gambling and real life. If you’ve ever gambled,
First, Do No Harm
Which would you rather be: a government employee or a surgeon? Yes, this is a
A Better Inflation Mousetrap
An unassuming research economist at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank may influence decisions that will
Why Divorce Will Lower Your Standard of Living
Everyone knows that divorce is expensive. Everyone knows that it will reduce your standard of