Executive Summary This week, I want to shine a light on another financial professional that shares his insights on the economy. Our featured Guest Article this week is written by Lance Roberts at Real Investment Advice.  I chose this article this week because I think that it [...]

Executive Summary Since the pandemic took charge of the economy, several stimulus plans have been enacted by Congress.  Each round produced a short-term economic sugar boost before settling down to zero percent growth (see first graph).  The stimulus created more Federal debt.  Although Federal debt has been [...]

Executive SummaryInflation has different meanings to different people and can show up in different forms.  Some insist inflation is strictly a matter of the Money Supply.  Others believe it has to do with the prices of goods and services.  Some believe the most important factor is wage growth.  [...]

Executive Summary The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) has been implementing QE (Quantitative Easing) on and off for over a decade.  In implementing QE, the Fed purchases Treasury securities and Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) – not stocks.  Many believe the Fed is “printing money” when purchasing those bonds.  [...]