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Economic Detox

Posted by Doug Wolkon on January 7, 2009 at 8:51 am

So what is an Economic Detox? Raw green vegetables consumed through a straw is the food equivalent. Think diarrhea. I know what you are thinking, “yuk”. But as Wall Street has learned the hard way, we have no choice in the matter. Our economy is detoxing whether we like it or not; dropping our excess weight in order to regain our balance; flushing our obese corporate and government costs down the toilet in support of the long-term prosperity of the quicker, lighter, faster and more profitable Mom and Pop entrepreneurs. Continued »

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Attention State Pension Funds: Invest In Your Own State

Posted by Doug Wolkon on September 10, 2008 at 7:48 pm

You must invest retirement savings in the businesses and real estate in your own State. The U.S. economy has changed. It has become more local and will continue to do so to fight off imported inflation. The dollar has inflated. It has dropped about 50% in value from its peak across all major trade currencies. As a result, we are experiencing a much higher cost to transport and import goods and services.  

However, the reality is that it is the perfect investment opportunity to start working the local land again. Prices for local farmland is relatively low as it relates to higher prices from more demand and lower supply. Continued »

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Will Someone Please Count The Money?

Posted by Doug Wolkon on August 11, 2008 at 3:15 am

So how much paper money is out there anyway. Does it matter that every time The Wizard of Oz (The Fed/government) decides to bailout a financial institution like Bear Stearns, Lehman, Fannie or Freddie, they have to print more and more money. What is behind this printing of money and how do they do it? Continued »

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