IMF Dislikes Greek Debt

The International Monetary Fund thinks Greece is carrying too much debt. No news there. Greece’s debt is at about 180% Continue reading →

Greece Proves Cash Matters

Debates about bailouts continue; but, the essential debate happens in people’s wallets and purses. If the banks close and all Continue reading →

Data That Matters June 2015

The poorest 40% of Americans have negative net worth. Since June 2010, the four biggest coal companies have gone from Continue reading →

Greece Shuts Down

In Greece, the banks are closed and the citizens are worried. Many people outside Greece are worried, too. There are Continue reading →

Zimbabwe Hyper-Inflation

Worried about inflation going up or down a full percent? It is easy to think that it always moves so Continue reading →

Ecuador Has A Digital Currency

New ideas can hit the market like holding a party and finding that no one shows up, at least not Continue reading →

Swiss Franc Creates Mortgage Crisis

The Swiss Bank untied the Swiss Franc from the Euro. The Swiss aren’t part of the EU, but much of Continue reading →

Bitcoin Legitimized

Alternative currencies that only have value within their community can persist, but are completely reliant on their communities. Currencies that Continue reading →