January, 2010

“Fear the Boom and Bust”: Hayek vs. Keynes Economics Rap

Ever heard the term “Keynesian economics” and wanted to learn more? Here’s a new rap video that explores the competing theories from the Austrian business cycles of Friedrich von Hayek and the interventionist theories of John Maynard Keynes. Yes, I said rap… and I actually learned something from it! In Fear the ...

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The Unemployed face a Bleak Outlook

Bleak Outlook for those who are Unemployed The Numbers Paint a Grim Picture We are all aware that money is tight for a lot of people these days, but somehow when the actual statistics come out it can still be quite shocking. A recent Associated Press article is reporting that more than 20 million Americans received ...

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Stuffing Envelopes as a Way of Saving

The So-Called Envelope Stuffing [caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Photo: lincolnstationers.com"][/caption] Look through the newspapers or employment websites and you are sure to find a number of offers asking you to stuff envelopes and make money. This advertisement looked appealing to a lot of people. Losing money by doing this is more of a reality than making money ...

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Trying to Find Private College Loans

College May be Out of Reach Getting through a college education is a great experience of life. Paying for it becomes something else entirely. Paying for a private college becomes a bit more difficult. You should be able to find a loan that meets your requirements. These tips should help you with your endeavor. Assess Your Situation As ...

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Can Obama feasibly freeze government spending?

Spending freeze and pessimism Sometimes it seems like the president just can’t win. His first year was plagued by accusations of overspending. Now that President Barack Obama has announced a spending freeze, Republicans are saying that’s impossible. Democrats are saying he’s pandering to Republicans. We elected the guy. Shouldn't we trust him? That isn't the American way, ...

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