Monthly Archives: May 2013

More on the soaring math of higher education

“College costs have been rising nearly 5% a year for the past 10 years—more than double the rate of inflation. The annual cost for a four-year public college or university is now almost $9,000 a year for in-state residents and … Continue reading

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Student debt: the next subprime bubble that will pop

A major impediment in America’s return to prosperity lies in its publicly-funded system that loans to wealthy, non-productive bankers at .75% and individuals trying to acquire necessary training and education at 6.8%! In addition, banks and other corporations bask in … Continue reading

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Canadian real estate: the next big short?

“Steve Eisman, the hedge fund manager who famously bet against mortgages in the United States in the run up to the 2008 financial crash, has recommended investors now bet against Canada’s mortgage lenders and banks. Eisman, founder and portfolio manager … Continue reading

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