Monthly Archives: May 2015

This is part of a Globe series that explores our growing dependence on credit – from the average household to massive institutions – and the looming risks for a nation addicted to cheap money. See:  A house-rich couple confronts looming … Continue reading →

At last some good news! Bring on the nuts and olive oil… A new study finds that supplementing the Mediterranean diet with more olive oil or more nuts helps diminish age-related decline in cognitive function. Here is a direct video … Continue reading →

Two excellent quotes from John Hussman’s market commentary this week (see: Recognizing the risks to financial instability) The first is from Austrian School Economist Ludwig von Mises, writing about failed monetary stimulants in 1931: “Credit expansion cannot increase the supply … Continue reading →