The debt ceiling debate: Theater of the Absurd
Every couple of years, the United States Congress engages an inane ritual that threatens to needlessly wreak havoc on the economy and further dent America's standing as a world leader.
Junk bonds flashing caution signal
Global asset valuations are exuberant in anticipation of continuing robust recovery from the pandemic recession.
House, Senate bills address forgotten retirement savings accounts
Bipartisanship is a rare commodity at the moment, so it is particularly encouraging that Congress is moving toward a consensus on improving the retirement outlook for millions of Americans.
Momentum builds for a global minimum tax
The global community inched forward last week in its return to more normal multilateral relations with an agreement among the G7 nations to support a global minimum corporate income tax.
Bitcoin may be many things, but a currency isn’t one of them
Many passionate proponents of Bitcoin and its ilk maintain with near religious fervor the idea that these "cryptocurrencies" will eventually displace the dollar as the primary global medium of exchange and store of value.
Ransomware hack highlights critical role of pipelines
The attack on the Colonial Pipeline is a wake-up call for companies and agencies to tighten cybersecurity protocols.
Small Business Administration emergency loans encounter the inevitable: Fraud
One of the most important and consequential elements of the massive congressional response to COCID-19 was a pair of SBA-administered loan programs designed to aid small businesses.
Giant cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal provides a lesson in global trade
Just over a week ago, the giant cargo ship Ever Given was blown sideways in a strong sandstorm and wedged itself across the Suez Canal like a giant cork.
Diligence is the only vaccine against tax fraud
It's tax time again, and once again an army of low-life tax scammers are back in business seeking a quick score at our expense. Here is our annual reminder of some common swindles and how to avoid them.
Inflation: Is the sleeping giant stirring?
For most people, prolonged high inflation is either a distant memory or an abstract concept.
