Representation without Taxation
“No taxation without representation!” That verbal tinder started the fires of our revolt against British
Social Security
The Life of Riley Index, Retiree Version
It requires gobs of money to be a person of independent means when you are
Your Wealth Is Not Your Standard of Living
Here’s a challenging thought: Things aren’t as bad as they seem. Since there is plenty
A Meditation on McDonald’s
McDonald’s, 9 a.m.My coffee, as usual, is tasty and lawsuit hot. I look around and
At Least You Still Have Your Human Capital
It’s ugly out there. Millions of people have lost a major part of their financial
Two Candidates with a Nasty Secret
In the coming election, two major candidates share a nasty secret. Twenty-five years ago the
Getting an Economic Grip
The patient suffered a cardiac arrest. A dangerous amount of time has passed. Although the
The Amazing Deficit Reduction— Not!
When it comes to financial magic, the government of the United States takes the prize.
Joseph Vineyard, Meet Joe Six Pack
On this glorious Labor Day Weekend I’d like to say a few words about the
The Realities of Retirement Income
If there is a mythical god in charge of retirement, it would have to be
Living Standard Risk
Life is full of risks. Many have esoteric names. Like longevity risk, the risk of