If we listen to the powers-that be and their news media parrots, we'd all believe that a full-fledged economic recovery is right around the corner. But the stock market recently slipped again on yet another dismal jobs and inflation report. Yep, the Fed is concerned...
Oh boy, we're beginning to wonder if Mr. Obama's brain has turned to kitty litter, the way he tosses off improving economic numbers as if they're really true. In Mr. Obama's neighborhood, we turned the corner a while back and everything is looking rosy now. Sure,...
What's the big deal about branding and why is everyone talking about it all the time? Well, it is a big deal – and that's why it gets talked about what may seem an inordinate amount of the time. The trouble with branding your small business is that it's difficult to...
Between a real job and family, how can you find time to even begin building an online marketing business? Good question, and though there is no easy answer, we do have some tips to help you get started. Family obligations take time. So does a significant other. And...
Though apparently a species on the verge of extinction, we suspect there may be a few stray souls wandering around out there with a corporate pension fund or some kind of employer-based retirement. To them we say, “Good luck!” You're probably going to need it. In...
If you missed us saying it before, we'll say it again: every business, whether it is home-based, small, medium or large, must have a website. A website is a powerful tool, particularly because a search engine, such as Google or Bing, can bring a prospective customer...
Don't run from the phrase 1031 exchange when it comes up in casual conversation. It's actually a pretty nifty little tax avoidance tool – consider it a present from the IRS – that real estate investors should take advantage of at every opportunity. Theoretically, you...
First of all, we apologize for using the term "housing market" since we spend half our time explaining how there is no such thing as a monolithic national housing market but rather a loose collection smaller local markets. When considering that reality, it's dangerous...
At Empowered Investor, we like to give stuff away, particularly if it costs exactly $1,497 when paid for out of pocket. There's no explaining it except to say it must be some kind of fetish. Well, it just so happens that this particular number coincides with the price...
Actually, we have no idea about the price of cars in China but foreclosures have a heck of a lot to do with the price of rent in the good, old United States of America. Our government really has turned out to be a wretched collection of miscreants. First, they cause...
As much as inflation is rampant in the US in every sector, it’s even worse in Europe. Peter Zeihan discusses the state of the economy, labor shortages, demographics and why European inflation is much worse.