From time immemorial a popular proposal of politicians is to “soak” the rich. It…
Canada’s Business
The key
It is far from clear that the latest federal budget will have a meaningful effect on boosting…
An ‘elderquake’
In previous generations in a strict middle-class family, it was almost an axiom that children…
A political tranquilizer
In the previous century John Maynard Keynes was widely followed as an expert in guiding an economy…
An evaluation
For quite some time managing other people’s money has been a very profitable occupation,…
Behind the times
For some strange reason the banking industry is behind the times in the utilization of modern…
Questionable tactic
With the economy and stock markets in the doldrums, some corporations are searching for remedies. A…
Over enthusiam
One of the most surprising and puzzling economic trends is the unparalleled strength of the U.S.…
The missing word
A multitude of experts are citing the steps that should be taken to improve our economy. Almost no…
Shortchanged
One by one the independent stock investment firms are disappearing. This trend has been going…
Unsustainable
Almost all of us can remember using the local corner store for an item we suddenly discovered we…
Without shame
When companies in the private sector act irresponsibly not only is that unfair to the companies…
Stealing jobs
As technology advances at lightning speed, many worry that it will entail the loss of jobs. …
Clueless
It seems almost forgotten that economic growth comes from two principal sources: having more people…
Not yet
Conventional wisdom among Wall Street experts stated that the two asset classes to avoid were those…