Student Loan Loophole May Forgive Debt

You get what you pay for. But, if you paid for it, and didn’t get it, it makes sense to Continue reading →

Productivity Versus Compensation

Work harder. Make more money. Be a success. That’s the conventional logic. It was wise – until about 1974. Since Continue reading →

Failing Countries

One advantage of the world’s diversity is the variety of scenarios under way. Speculation isn’t as valuable as observation. Venezuela Continue reading →

Student Debt Limits Growth

Student loans are necessary for many college students. They are a bet balanced against making enough money after graduation. Evidently, Continue reading →

GDP Is Up For Some

Gross Domestic Product, GDP, is up, at least over years. The US economy is impressive when viewed over decades. Unfortunately, Continue reading →

Inheriting Wealth Inequality

Wealth inequality can be temporary if wealth is redistributed every generation. Inheritance laws, or their lack, further concentrate wealth. 35%-45% Continue reading →

Income Inequality And Social Security

Social Security works because everyone pays a bit of their salary into it – to a point. There’s a salary Continue reading →

Hiding Money In The Mattress

It wasn’t long ago that people made fun of those who lived through the Great Depression. Many who had that Continue reading →