Read the newspaper or magazines or watch the television and you will see capitalism is under attack. Inequality reigns supreme. While it is true that there will be inequality in capitalism, what many overlook is that with capitalism, you control your destiny. You can choose to improve your situation and get out of life exactly what you want. Without capitalism, this isn’t an … [Read more...]
Dow Jones Reaches 22,000 Points – Here’s What it Could Mean
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high earlier this week on Wednesday as it topped 22,000 for the first time ever. The record is just one in a series of highs since the election of president Trump. But is the bull run we're seeing now a direct result of the new president, either his policy proposals or efforts to reduce financial regulation? It's hard to say. The Dow … [Read more...]
The Nobel Prize for Economics. Big Ideas.
The Nobel Prize for Economics has been awarded 44 times. At first glance it can seem that some of these concepts are only for academics but these ideas can apply to everyone. Some of these economic theories have even changed how we view the world today. By having a basic understanding of these concepts it can benefit us on a day to day basis as the world evolves at an alarming … [Read more...]
REITs and Affordable Housing
Finding affordable housing in the U.S. is becoming more and more difficult as the average price of homes continue to increase. Normally one would expect that popular urban centers such as New York City or the Bay Area would be expensive but suburban locations should be more affordable. However, that is not so much the case anymore as Americans have to ask their banks to borrow … [Read more...]
Is It Time to Be Concerned?
Following declines in China, the global market has been walking on a thin line. Unfortunately, we've seen more declines than upward movement in the global market space. Naturally, following downtrends like this, investors start to get a bit worried. However, is now the time to be concerned? Today, we'll talk about why we're seeing what we're seeing and how long declines are … [Read more...]
