Author: Richard A Reagan

Few people probably remember the initial origin of the 2008 financial crisis, but it started in 2007 when a business unit of Bear Stearns began to see a little bit of difficulty. It was a result of the collapse of the housing bubble, compounded by securitization of mortgages and excessive use of large amounts of […]

The news that two tanker ships were attacked in the Gulf of Oman last week shocked the world. Oil prices immediately spiked 4% in the aftermath of the attacks, as the possibility of further attacks on commercial shipping in that area could have drastic effects on the ability of oil producers to get their products […]

Most of us expect that the contents of our emails will be safe from prying eyes. Yes, we may realize that the government is trying to swoop them up and archive them, but we expect our email providers not to browse through our emails. But that may not always be the case. Recent news reports […]

It’s probably not shocking to say that caffeine is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. While most people don’t think of it as a drug, there’s no denying that it’s terribly addictive, widely used, and that withdrawal from it can be quite painful. But that’s not to say that it’s all […]

With the trade war with China continuing to escalate, the stakes are growing larger every day for many companies. China has seemingly abandoned trade negotiations and is preparing to hunker down and fight the United States. And with 25% tariffs on Chinese imports set to kick in soon, China has begun to unleash its own […]

The trade war with China is heating up, which has both businesses and consumers nervous. But one of the biggest unknowns is what will happen when China plays its trump cards. One of those is its domination of the market for rare earth metals. These metals, which actually aren’t that rare, are used in a […]

Most preppers understand the need to stock up on medical supplies. Whether it’s basic first aid or stockpiling trauma kit supplies, being able to bandage yourself up when medical attention is unavailable can be a lifesaver. But for the advanced prepper who may have some additional medical knowledge, EMT certification, or other advanced medical training, […]

With the trade war between the US and China as a backdrop, you would think that the Trump administration would be taking a closer look at the ownership of America’s natural resources by foreign individuals and corporations. Yet that doesn’t seem to be the case. More and more American farmland is being purchased by foreigners […]

Despite the supposed strength of the US labor market that is touted throughout the mainstream financial press, the reality isn’t so rosy. That’s especially the case for younger workers, who are finding out the hard way that the college degrees they’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars acquiring aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. […]

Democratic Presidential contenders seem to be falling all over themselves with plans to soak the rich. From higher income taxes to wealth taxes to financial transaction taxes, there’s nothing that is off limits for higher taxes. Bernie Sanders, one of the top candidates for the nomination, has publicized his plan to establish taxes on various […]