On May 3rd, the shocking, yet expected, announcement finally came. Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, will step down at the end of 2025. The 94 year old is finally passing the reins of the vaunted… Read More ›
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Currency Adjustments and “Contagion”
Today I want to talk about debt. Not the kind you think about when you see headlines about student loans, credit cards, or the federal budget. No, this is a very special kind of debt, a kind you likely will… Read More ›
To Insure Promptitude, Not Wages
Tipping was never originally intended to replace a fair wage. So why does it now? And what happens when service employees are paid the same, or more, than everyone else?
Gun Violence: An Economic Problem with an Economic Solution
Guns in America are a uniquely polarizing issue. Some people are repulsed at the very sight of a gun, while others are in love with them and the culture they represent. Surely they have important importance throughout our history, but… Read More ›
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