08.10.06

Fighting the Free Market

Posted in Current Events, Money, Politics at 8:34 pm by Administrator

If you are ever in Wisconsin and think to yourself that the gas sure seems to be expensive, this link explains at least one reason why.  It turns out that, in an effort to keep independent retailers from being priced out of the fuel market, the state mandates that a minimum of 9.2% be included in the price.

08.02.06

Congressional Bear

Posted in Current Events, Money, Politics at 8:26 pm by Administrator

When investing, timing is everything.  Amity Shlaes explains how you can make more money by owning stocks only when Congress is in recess.