Rising oil prices beginning to take their toll on US economy...
by American in Japan
on 6 Apr 2011
5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ If QE2 is affecting the price of crude oil (as I think it is), it's side effects might undo any benefit that was done raising equity prices... Again ...
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Ways that the health insurance and pharmaceutical companies subvert free competition.
by American in Japan on 25 Jan 2011 17 comments, latest 13 years ago
They are there to be sure. The US doesn't have a free market system for healthcare, despite what millions think to the contrary. Asking those more knowledgeable than myself, ...
by American in Japan on 25 Jan 2011 17 comments, latest 13 years ago
They are there to be sure. The US doesn't have a free market system for healthcare, despite what millions think to the contrary. Asking those more knowledgeable than myself, ...
What makes up a good university education?
by American in Japan on 22 Mar 2011 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
With the cost of tuition (and books, etc.) rising so much, what should people be getting in a good education? Is it just about raising your future earning power? ...
by American in Japan on 22 Mar 2011 16 comments, latest 13 years ago
With the cost of tuition (and books, etc.) rising so much, what should people be getting in a good education? Is it just about raising your future earning power? ...
Budget items and amounts actually cut by Tea Party affiliates.
by American in Japan on 25 Jan 2011 32 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am interested in the Tea Party, but I tend to be sceptical that affiliated politicians will make any major spending cuts to go with the tax cuts. I ...
by American in Japan on 25 Jan 2011 32 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am interested in the Tea Party, but I tend to be sceptical that affiliated politicians will make any major spending cuts to go with the tax cuts. I ...
Mutual funds usually underperform index funds...
by American in Japan on 12 Apr 2011 9 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs More often than not...especially over periods of 3 years or more! http://www.distressedvolatilit Also you should be aware of the fees that you pay with any mutual funds as ...
by American in Japan on 12 Apr 2011 9 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs More often than not...especially over periods of 3 years or more! http://www.distressedvolatilit Also you should be aware of the fees that you pay with any mutual funds as ...
Patriot Act...Why is it still around??
by American in Japan on 8 Feb 2011 26 comments, latest 13 years ago
I feel this has gone on too long. Why do Congress and Obama keep it in place? Who is against it and who supports it besides Neocons? http://www.japantoday.com/cate http://www.eff.org/pages/patte ...
by American in Japan on 8 Feb 2011 26 comments, latest 13 years ago
I feel this has gone on too long. Why do Congress and Obama keep it in place? Who is against it and who supports it besides Neocons? http://www.japantoday.com/cate http://www.eff.org/pages/patte ...
Stock Market during terms of Democrat presidents outperforms the years under Republican presidents.
by American in Japan on 10 May 2011 24 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am not a big fan of either party since the US appears to be a corporatocracy, but it is interesting to note: http://www.usatoday.com/money/ The question is *why?* (contrary ...
by American in Japan on 10 May 2011 24 comments, latest 13 years ago
I am not a big fan of either party since the US appears to be a corporatocracy, but it is interesting to note: http://www.usatoday.com/money/ The question is *why?* (contrary ...
Why globalization is good for the top 1% of Americans...
by American in Japan on 17 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Well actually it says: Why globalization is good for Americans, but it might as will say that. Comments on Yahoo show that even ordinary readers aren't buying it! http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs
by American in Japan on 17 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Well actually it says: Why globalization is good for Americans, but it might as will say that. Comments on Yahoo show that even ordinary readers aren't buying it! http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs
Real estate nightmare for retirees!
by American in Japan on 13 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/focus Downsize? Reverse mortgage? What to do?? Anyone planning to downsize when they retire? #housing
by American in Japan on 13 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/focus Downsize? Reverse mortgage? What to do?? Anyone planning to downsize when they retire? #housing
New bill would fine banks $20,000 for each foreclosure.
by American in Japan on 2 May 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.alternet.org/econom On the surface I like it! Fat chance of it passing, though... #housing
by American in Japan on 2 May 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://www.alternet.org/econom On the surface I like it! Fat chance of it passing, though... #housing
Short investment opportunity?
by American in Japan on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://seekingalpha.com/articl #housing
by American in Japan on 12 May 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://seekingalpha.com/articl #housing
$6,500,000,000,000 lost ... one house at a time !
by American in Japan on 10 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
That's a lot of money! I found this interesting reading... http://www.oftwominds.com/blog
by American in Japan on 10 May 2011 Posted 13 years ago
That's a lot of money! I found this interesting reading... http://www.oftwominds.com/blog
IRS paid $513,000,000 in undeserved homebuyer tax credits!
by American in Japan on 16 Apr 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Wonderful. Any chance that they will try to recover some of this?
by American in Japan on 16 Apr 2011 2 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Wonderful. Any chance that they will try to recover some of this?
The ratio of average home prices to average income for an area—A historical perspective.
by American in Japan on 27 Jan 2011 32 comments, latest 13 years ago
I have seen figures of 2.5, 3.0 or even 3.5 for "normal" areas. This ratio may have been permanently altered as the US or State governments get involved in ...
by American in Japan on 27 Jan 2011 32 comments, latest 13 years ago
I have seen figures of 2.5, 3.0 or even 3.5 for "normal" areas. This ratio may have been permanently altered as the US or State governments get involved in ...
Walk away...and lose $116k to boot!
by American in Japan on 30 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://realestate.aol.com/blog What can I say?
by American in Japan on 30 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://realestate.aol.com/blog What can I say?
Morality and the Red States
by American in Japan on 30 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
I have no problem with people trying to live a moral life (by the Ten Commandments or Golden Rule) but I find the hypocrisy of Red States to be ...
by American in Japan on 30 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
I have no problem with people trying to live a moral life (by the Ten Commandments or Golden Rule) but I find the hypocrisy of Red States to be ...
Better gas mileage for automobiles...100MPG!
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 71 comments, latest 13 years ago
This fuel efficiency should be possible in the next 5 years if not now! According to some rumors, the technology is out there, but the oil companies keep buying ...
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 71 comments, latest 13 years ago
This fuel efficiency should be possible in the next 5 years if not now! According to some rumors, the technology is out there, but the oil companies keep buying ...
Standard of living improvements (petroleum vs. invention/innovation)
by American in Japan on 26 Apr 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
Comparing life in the US now (2011) with that in 1951...I wonder how much of the improvement in standard of living is because of cheap oil (and other fossil ...
by American in Japan on 26 Apr 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
Comparing life in the US now (2011) with that in 1951...I wonder how much of the improvement in standard of living is because of cheap oil (and other fossil ...
Avoiding the McMansion...here is why!
by American in Japan on 26 Apr 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ I won't be getting one anytime soon...
by American in Japan on 26 Apr 2011 5 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ I won't be getting one anytime soon...
All of those bullish on housing *and* who see no major inflation state your arguments!
by American in Japan on 3 Apr 2011 71 comments, latest 13 years ago
I could be wrong, but it seems like the few who are bullish on housing on Patrick.net see it as a defense against inflation. Is there anyone who is ...
by American in Japan on 3 Apr 2011 71 comments, latest 13 years ago
I could be wrong, but it seems like the few who are bullish on housing on Patrick.net see it as a defense against inflation. Is there anyone who is ...
Bernanke claims inflation is not his fault with QE2!
by American in Japan on 28 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs At least Bernanke is admitting there is inflation finally.
by American in Japan on 28 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs At least Bernanke is admitting there is inflation finally.
The Housing Bubble broke the middle class.
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog #housing
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog #housing
Where to buy a home for less than $800 / month.
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Unfortunately it doesn't include property tax in this... http://money.usnews.com/money/
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
Unfortunately it doesn't include property tax in this... http://money.usnews.com/money/
Like magic, the Fed says the recovery will continue!
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ If this is a recovery, can we get another term for what most Americans really want...more decent paying jobs? (especially for those with a good education). #investing
by American in Japan on 27 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ If this is a recovery, can we get another term for what most Americans really want...more decent paying jobs? (especially for those with a good education). #investing
Ending this recession/depression by balancing the current inequality.
by American in Japan on 14 Dec 2010 30 comments, latest 13 years ago
There are some interesting thoughts on wealth inequality and the state of the economy (Say GINI values going above 45). Do many out there think that some redistribution of ...
by American in Japan on 14 Dec 2010 30 comments, latest 13 years ago
There are some interesting thoughts on wealth inequality and the state of the economy (Say GINI values going above 45). Do many out there think that some redistribution of ...
Choose the Dow Jones or the US dollar?
by American in Japan on 23 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog What a choice!
by American in Japan on 23 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog What a choice!
Billionares may pay higher taxes.
by American in Japan on 19 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ But I doubt it! #politics
by American in Japan on 19 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ But I doubt it! #politics
The Myth of Japan's Lost Decades.
by American in Japan on 15 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://mises.org/daily/5170/Th Read it ...What do you agree with? What do you disagree with?
by American in Japan on 15 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://mises.org/daily/5170/Th Read it ...What do you agree with? What do you disagree with?
Fed Aims at Mortgage Fraud, Shoots Housing Market in the Gut.
by American in Japan on 17 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog A miss? #housing
by American in Japan on 17 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://www.oftwominds.com/blog A miss? #housing
Movies and remakes.
by American in Japan on 3 Apr 2011 22 comments, latest 13 years ago
A different sort of topic... As I like movies. In my research (IMdb.com, Reel.com, etc.) It seems like remakes (not sequels) get a lower rating than the original at ...
by American in Japan on 3 Apr 2011 22 comments, latest 13 years ago
A different sort of topic... As I like movies. In my research (IMdb.com, Reel.com, etc.) It seems like remakes (not sequels) get a lower rating than the original at ...
Where are the prosecutions of the top figures?
by American in Japan on 13 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ ???
by American in Japan on 13 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ ???
Goldman claims ignorance about investments.
by American in Japan on 13 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Methinks they knew. Hmmm... #investing
by American in Japan on 13 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Methinks they knew. Hmmm... #investing
The corporate system...and choosing CEOs.
by American in Japan on 3 Mar 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
People (usually conservatives) say that CEOs are chosen in a free market sytem for their lofty positions. How are they really chosen? Is it truly a free market system? ...
by American in Japan on 3 Mar 2011 10 comments, latest 13 years ago
People (usually conservatives) say that CEOs are chosen in a free market sytem for their lofty positions. How are they really chosen? Is it truly a free market system? ...
Housing policy has been a generational transfer of wealth.
by American in Japan on 22 Mar 2011 61 comments, latest 13 years ago
Maybe Surfer-x was right. He was always critical of Baby boomers. But could there be a point to this. Take these: (1) The housing interest deduction (2) 1031 exchange ...
by American in Japan on 22 Mar 2011 61 comments, latest 13 years ago
Maybe Surfer-x was right. He was always critical of Baby boomers. But could there be a point to this. Take these: (1) The housing interest deduction (2) 1031 exchange ...
CEO pay up big again in 2010!
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs But the free market needs to pay this to attract the greatest talent.
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 1 comment, latest 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs But the free market needs to pay this to attract the greatest talent.
The Stock Market doesn't mind a government shutdown.
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://blogs.forbes.com/johndo Lots to think about here... #investing
by American in Japan on 11 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://blogs.forbes.com/johndo Lots to think about here... #investing
Mandatory retirement and ageism in hiring.
by American in Japan on 5 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
In Japan, most companies have a mandatory retirement age of 60. The system works different over in Japan, with a seniority system being more dominant (promotions, pay, etc.) I ...
by American in Japan on 5 Apr 2011 6 comments, latest 13 years ago
In Japan, most companies have a mandatory retirement age of 60. The system works different over in Japan, with a seniority system being more dominant (promotions, pay, etc.) I ...
QE2 – Following the money.
by American in Japan on 17 Feb 2011 45 comments, latest 13 years ago
Some of you on Patrick.net have a better grasp of economic things than I do. It starts with the Fed printing up money and buying treasury bonds and notes ...
by American in Japan on 17 Feb 2011 45 comments, latest 13 years ago
Some of you on Patrick.net have a better grasp of economic things than I do. It starts with the Fed printing up money and buying treasury bonds and notes ...
AIG execs help stupidity and get well rewarded.
by American in Japan on 8 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs
by American in Japan on 8 Apr 2011 Posted 13 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs
US defence contractors worry about government shutdown.
by American in Japan on 7 Apr 2011 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/0 What to say? Many are dependent on the US government.
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by American in Japan on 7 Apr 2011 4 comments, latest 13 years ago
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/0 What to say? Many are dependent on the US government.
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