Tag: money

How Money Moves Prices

Commentary The banking crisis is there, but global inflation does not ease quickly. Breaking down the components tells clearly that the non-core components (food and energy) almost vanish while the core ones (mainly services) are still firm. This is true in most of the advanced economies, including Japan. Housing prices are generally coming down (some…


How to Have More Money

You need more money, and you need it now. What are your choices? You have two: You can increase your income, or you can reduce your spending. There are several ways you can increase your income: Increase Income Get a bigger paycheck. Ask for a raise; land a new job that pays a lot more;…


Get Your Spending Under Control

By Janet Bodnar From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Maybe it’s a New Year’s resolution, high inflation or some other trigger that has made you determined to get your spending under control. Whatever the motivator, here are some tips on getting on top of your spending and building a savings stash. Know your money personality. Figure out…


The Decline in Patriotism

Commentary The Wall Street Journal has conducted a poll with the most interesting results. From 1998 to the present, the percentage of Americans who say that patriotism is an important value has crashed from 70 percent to 38 percent. The bulk of the fall has happened since 2019. More results will be discussed in a bit but let’s first…


PREMIERING at 10AM ET: Troubled US Bank’s Ties to China Raise More Red Flags

The Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) bad management may have set off a nationwide financial crisis. The Biden administration has pledged to protect depositors’ money. But among SVB’s customers are firms affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). So why are American taxpayers footing the bill to make Beijing whole? In the premiere of the new…


PREMIERING NOW: Troubled US Bank’s Ties to China Raise More Red Flags

The Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) bad management may have set off a nationwide financial crisis. The Biden administration has pledged to protect depositors’ money. But among SVB’s customers are firms affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). So why are American taxpayers footing the bill to make Beijing whole? In the premiere of the new…


Troubled US Bank’s Ties to China Raise More Red Flags

The Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) bad management may have set off a nationwide financial crisis. The Biden administration has pledged to protect depositors’ money. But among SVB’s customers are firms affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). So why are American taxpayers footing the bill to make Beijing whole? In the premiere of the new…


PREMIERING at Mar. 22 10AM ET: Troubled US Bank’s Ties to China Raise More Red Flags

The Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) bad management may have set off a nationwide financial crisis. The Biden administration has pledged to protect depositors’ money. But among SVB’s customers are firms affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). So why are American taxpayers footing the bill to make Beijing whole? In the premiere of the new…


LIVE 10:30 AM ET: How Soros Money Could Swing the Trump Trial; Investigations Begin Into Biden Involvement

District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is allegedly planning the arrest of Donald Trump, is being accused of receiving $1 million from billionaire Democrat financier George Soros. The Soros money allegedly went through the Color of Change PAC, and was given to help appoint district attorneys who support altering prosecutions mainly based on race. Meanwhile, President…


LIVE NOW: How Soros Money Could Swing the Trump Trial; Investigations Begin Into Biden Involvement

District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is allegedly planning the arrest of Donald Trump, is being accused of receiving $1 million from billionaire Democrat financier George Soros. The Soros money allegedly went through the Color of Change PAC, and was given to help appoint district attorneys who support altering prosecutions mainly based on race. Meanwhile, President…