Economists are scratching their heads. Historic low interest rates for years, productivity levels at historic highs, supposed full employment, and we are chugging along at a dismal 2% growth in the United States. How could this be? In the past, this was a potent cocktail for fireworks in the economies of the world. Of course … Continue reading
Can you hear us now? It was reported Friday, that ex-Federal Reserve Chairman, one of the most powerful men at one time on the planet, “the Grand Puppeteer and Poo-bah,” Ben Bernanke was denied a home refinance loan. I know, can you believe it? When examined, the reason was the same as for all of … Continue reading
Yes, I am actually going to attempt a (constructive) blog on capitalism and business strategy, and how it relates to your business and sales practices at home–direct from “Sin City” Asia style. For those of you who have never heard or been to Pattaya, it’s a story straight from the movies. 100KM from Bangkok, it … Continue reading
After a few jabs in my ribs from friends, my latest article is definitely inspired by the movie release last week! – Scott Wolf Martin Scorsese’s newest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, depicts the sad and dark side of the capitalistic machine. As many know by now, it’s based on the true life debauchery … Continue reading
As investors and professionals alike argue when the Fed will finally taper their bond-buy program, the culprit of artificially low-interest rates, please understand that the market waits for no one. Even though the Fed hasn’t budged on their message or actions, the market has begun to move in anticipation of the inevitable. In the summer … Continue reading
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