Daily Archives: November 3, 2014

First time home buyers missing for good reasons

Weak wage growth, expensive home prices, utilities, taxes and upkeep, along with high household debt and low savings levels, are all excellent reasons not to buy a house. The solution is to rent, split costs and share with room-mates or … Continue reading

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Neil Young on Charlie Rose

I can’t emulate many female vocalists, but Neil Young is a key element of my Karaoke repertoire. Yep, sound just like him… A conversation with Neil Young about getting the world off oil “time to move on” and why North … Continue reading

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70% of Americans made less real wages in 2012 than 1979

Not only are 70% of Americans earning less real wages, but they are more indebted, so spending power is much less than in 1979. This is why demand is weak. And no Central Banks can’t fix that. To the contrary, … Continue reading

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