Economy & Politics Archive
When politics are sound and efficient, strong economies usually follow. But when they’re chaotic and ineffective, economic growth is constrained. Conversely, economic downturns often lead to political upheaval, while times of strong economic growth foster political stability.
For a perfect example, just consider how political incompetence factored into the global economic meltdown of 2008. And then look at the political turmoil that followed as a result. We’re still suffering the consequences. The stories below explore this complex relationship.
Ordinary Americans Targeted in the Government’s Anti-Terrorism Crosshairs
By Louis Basenese - Jun 11th, 2013
As a government whistleblower exposes the shocking extent of federal snooping on Americans, a new cyber security budget proposal underlines the mission against terrorism – and bodes well for one company. More »
Friday Charts: Schizophrenic Investors, More Pickups and Why Yield Matters So Much
By Louis Basenese - Jun 7th, 2013
Investors need to get a grip. Unless you’re Bernie Madoff, there’s no such thing as investing without volatility. More »
Stupid Income Investment of the Week, Courtesy of Bloomberg
By Louis Basenese - Jun 6th, 2013
Don’t be so desperate for yield that you blindly accept investment advice. No matter how reputable the source appears to be. More »
Friday Charts: Crooked Politicians, “Redneck Intelligence” and Stock Market Seasonality
By Louis Basenese - May 31st, 2013
We have irrefutable proof that the government is standing in the way of small business growth. More »
Don’t Let Bernanke Sucker Punch Your Portfolio
By Louis Basenese - May 30th, 2013
Thanks to Bernanke, the S&P 500 Index ended up posting a weekly loss for the first time in five weeks. Don’t get caught following the crowd… More »
Is This the Start of Another Banking Crisis?
By Louis Basenese - May 29th, 2013
It’s time to unmask the next potential crisis to hit the financial markets… before it’s too late! More »
Friday Charts: The World’s Worst Investors, Bernanke’s Legacy and Tragic Lies
By Louis Basenese - May 24th, 2013
Here’s fresh proof that you shouldn’t let your money anywhere near these overrated traders… Bernanke’s bottom-fishing… and this week’s most heinous lie. More »
Experts Share Critical Insight into Food Safety Drivers
By Louis Basenese - May 23rd, 2013
I scored an exclusive interview with two people that have unique insights into an aspect of life that impacts every last one of us - food safety. More »
Beware of This Insidious New Currency Scam
By Louis Basenese - May 20th, 2013
It’s time to put some ice on this hot investing topic before too many investors see their portfolios ruined. More »
The Most Nagging Question About Stocks
By Louis Basenese - May 17th, 2013
Forget fretting over when the market will crash. This list can help you figure out exactly when it’s going to happen. More »
