Back in November 2010, the Associated Press released a list of the 20 most (and least) economically stressed counties in the United States, a listing we found illuminating, though not surprising. If you happen to live in one of the following counties, that stress...
AMA 24 – Elliott Wave Theory: Predicting The Future
Jason interviews Robert R. Prechter, Jr., CMT, President of Elliott Wave International (EWI), the world’s largest market forecasting firm. EWI’s 20-plus analysts provide around-the-clock forecasts of every major market in the world via the internet and proprietary web...
California’s Governor Recycling Program is the Ultimate Environmental Decision
Former terminator, body builder, and recent leader of Cali, Governor Arnie, swept into power two terms ago with a quasi-conservative reputation and a belief by the people that he was going to set things right. After all, that"s what action heroes do. The reality is...
China's Superpower Status Not A Done Deal Yet
For year's, the idea has been bandied about in financial headlines around the world. The Chinese rise to superpower status on the global stage was a mere formality, along with the eventual decline of the United States into “also ran” status. And if not also ran, then...
Average NFL Ticket Going UP – And You'll Pay It (Probably)
Like death and taxes, American pro football fans can expect an annual rise in ticket prices to their favorite sporting event. And why not? Through player strikes and owner lockouts, prima donna athletes and dog fights, hideous play and taxpayer funded stadiums, a...
Reality TV is Lauren Conrad's Business Model
Reality TV as a business model. Don't laugh. There have been more than a few Survivors launched to fame, as well as Bachelors, Bachelorettes, and the odd freak show mom – thank you, Kate Gosselin – but for every fame whore that reaches the brass ring, there are dozens...
Life in Hyperinflation
We hope faithful readers realize that our frequent focus, some would say obsession, with the prospect of hyperinflation comes not from an Enquirer mindset determined to create unrest among the populace, but rather takes the form of a warning bell to an American nation...
The Weimar Republic: A Case Study in Hyperinflation
Once upon a time, at the end of the first world war, a little country by the name of Germany was beset by a government that demonstrated a startling inability to manage the nation's finances. Since there was not enough gold mined throughout history, and likely not...
Gold and Silver Stay Strong as Fiat Currency Puffery Continues
As the calendar turns from 2010 to 2011, gold and silver show no sign of relenting in their charge up the price charts, and who could blame them? With the United States stalwart determination to continue printing fiat currency, investors, and even average citizens,...
AMA 23 – Harry Dent’s Outlook on Demographics, Debt, and Inflation
Narrator: Welcome to the American Monetary Associations Podcast where we explore how monetary policy impacts the real lives of real people and the action steps necessary to preserve wealth and enhance one’s lifestyle. Jason Hartman: Welcome to the podcast for the...