by Peter Schiff | Jun 1, 2013 | Money & Banking
This week economists, investors and politicians were treated to some of the “best” home price data since the frothy days of 2006 when home loans were given out like cotton candy and condo flipping was a national pastime. The Case-Shiller 20 City... by Dr Michael Hurd | May 28, 2013 | POLITICS
People who fight over Democrats vs. Republicans fail to see how on matters most important to us all — economics and freedom — the two parties are more alike than different.
by Ralph R. Reiland | May 28, 2013 | POLITICS
Let’s say you’re like most people and believe the federal government has become too large, too wasteful, too crooked and too intrusive. Now imagine the morning mail arrives from the money-bleeding U.S. Postal Service ($16 billion in the hole last year) and... by Walter Williams | May 28, 2013 | Taxation
If federal spending were only 5 percent of our GDP ($750 billion) — instead of 25 percent ($3.8 trillion) — there would be no need for today’s oppressive and complicated tax system.
by Thomas Sowell | May 28, 2013 | Taxation
The federal government already has ample powers to punish people who have broken the tax laws. It does not need additional powers to bully people who haven’t.
by Jaana Woiceshyn | May 28, 2013 | MARKETS
It is wrong of governments to interfere with markets, whether through protectionism or other regulations restricting our freedom to trade and compete.
by Dr Michael Hurd | May 27, 2013 | POLITICS, Racism
(A reader of mine from Germany writes) Dear Dr. Hurd: The worker who earns only a small amount of money should pay no taxes, but his premiums for health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance and long term nursery insurance. The wealthy people should pay... by Jaana Woiceshyn | May 27, 2013 | POLITICS
Almost 400 garment workers were crushed to death when shoddily built factory building collapsed in Bangladesh last month. Tragedies like this lead to a lot of finger-pointing in the media, as well as proposals for their prevention in the future. Unfortunately, much of... by Dr Michael Hurd | May 26, 2013 | Psychology & Living
If you want to better understand the concept of cognitive therapy, tune in to an unlikely source: Chef Robert Irvine’s Food Network series, Restaurant Impossible. Food Network’s website describes the show as follows: “Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting...
