Jason Hartman hosts an interesting interview with Professor Laurence Kotlikoff, author of The Clash of Generations: Saving Ourselves, Our Kids, Our Economy, regarding the problems with the economy and the effect that the astronomical national debt and government...
Another Housing Bubble? Maybe Not
The housing market is springing back, and that has some housing industry observers looking for a downside. And now, with memories of the recent housing collapse still relatively fresh, some financial and housing experts are finding signs of another one looming on the...
AMA 54 – Arbitraging Fed Policies w/ Rental Housing Cash Flows w/ Dan Amerman
[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2295340/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no"] Jason Hartman and returning guest, Dan Amerman discuss federal policies and interest rates,...
Federal Bond Buyups: Keeping the Recovery Moving?
The long-awaited economic recovery continues in fits and starts, with some areas doing better than others. But as the dollar retreats in value and job gains fall well below expectations, the Federal Reserve has changed plans to scale back on its massive buyup of...
More Legal Woes for Bank of America?
Will the Bank of America never learn? After a multibillion dollar settlement in the robosigning bank fraud scandal and ongoing court battles related to charges of skewing numbers reported to LIBOR, the bank so many love to hate is in trouble again, facing accusations...
AMA 53 – “Secrets of Economic Indicators” with Bernie Baumohl
[iframe style="border:none" src="http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2304903/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no"] We are all confused about economic indicators and it's critical that we understand the...
Student Loan Debt Keeps Women, Minorities Out of Housing
According to a variety of analyses, women and minorities have traditionally ended up on the short end of the economic stick. Now, new studies on the situation of recent college graduates reveal that two groups are also disproportionately burdened with student loan...
When the Fed’s in the Red, You Pay More
The housing market may be on the rebound after the great collapse of a few years ago, but the effects of that meltdown are still being felt. Large numbers of homeowners –and small investors – are still seeking relief through government sponsored mortgage assistance...