The debt ceiling issue is a uniquely American challenge, although it speaks volumes about a problem all nations share, the management of their national debt and their currency. The US challenge is actually a simple problem arising out of the… Read More ›
Philosophy
Crisis in the Kremlin (1991) Review
At the time of this writing, more than thirty years have passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union, creating the geopolitical conditions of post-Soviet Russia. For Western and non-Western observers alike, the Soviet Union’s dissolution has been a subject… Read More ›
Update (9 September 2023)
Bogumil of the ARPLAN Blog once confided to me that he had played Crisis in the Kremlin, the original 1991 version rather than the more recent 2017 remake from Kremlingames. I finally got a chance to play that game in… Read More ›
“America’s Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy”
I’ve been thinking about the Covid statistics showing that many more Republicans who were anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers died than did Democrats who took precautions. The material that follows reveals a complex picture of life expectancy in general in these not-so-United-States…. Read More ›
When little boys and girls are in charge
Having witnessed the immature actions of the previous president, we need leadership not tantrums. The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane and some people and/ or their property were harmed. Yet, the Florida governor did not want to… Read More ›
Balance Sheet of Life: Accounting for Your Journey
Introduction to Balance Sheet of Life: Life, much like a balance sheet, is a journey filled with assets, liabilities, and a constant need for balance. As we navigate through its complexities, it’s essential to adopt a strategic approach that mirrors… Read More ›
Another looming debt crisis and an investment opportunity
Professor Glenn A. Okun NYU Stern School of Business August 3, 2023 These are not pretty pictures. More corporate debt is maturing over the next four years, in excess of $4 trillion, than the total volume of corporate debt outstanding… Read More ›
ANCHOR Property Tax Relief
The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their principal residence and meet certain income limits. The current filing season… Read More ›
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