Why Tourism and Travel Matters to Florida
For every $1 million spent by travelers to Florida, 11 jobs are created, which represents 13 percent of the state’s total non-farm employment.
Economy
The Economic Impact of Coffee and Travel
A slight perspective on how massive the travel industry is globally, compared to coffee. There is no real functional correlation between the two.
The Global Economy: A True Catch 22
As Wall Street deceives us into thinking that the economy is getting better, the Feds keep multiplying their financial stimulus mistakes. A catch 22 for sure
Eight in 10 Uninsured Latinos may Qualify for Medicaid
Among Latinos eligible for Marketplace coverage, 4.2 million may be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP.
The Age of Improv Monetary Experimentation
Bernanke passed the torch to Yellen and monetary policy continues to favor Wall Street as the economy is stuck in a Japan-like deleveraging process.
Capitalism under Pressure of Inequality
Capitalism is misunderstood. It is not so much a system; it’s the anti-system, it is what happens when there is no system.
2 New Year’s Resolutions You can Take to the Bank
Two painless resolutions that will help you sleep better and help your wallet get fatter. And both are absolutely FREE.
I Take Only What is Mine
Politicians will shove entitlements onto the backs of businesses resulting in those businesses using robots and software to reduce the workforce.
Supermarket Shelves Reflect Paycheck-to-Paycheck Society
I always start out writing about things that concern me but end up writing about things that make me think, laugh, be grateful and curious. Enjoy.
COA Meets Budget Challenges with Resolve
Sequestration and Government Shut Down caused delays in Federal grant payments that threatened transportation service interruptions.
Fake Halloween Zombies Are Exposed as Real
Uncle Sam tried to fool us…with his blood stained, ripped clothes, an axe and a meat cleaver…shuffling along. He thought he could pass himself off as a FAKE zombie.
Five Days Left to Federal Default
With emerging power economies in a slump and Europe forced to start spending more on military, the US dollar may just remain the best looking currency in a shitty investor portfolio.
Another Way How Government Facilitates Wealth Transfer
Wall Street players itching on a large stack of “hot money” are buying up everything that can be converted into a massive rental REIT structure.
No Way Gamblers Can Walk Away from A Winning Table
With the Feds putting a new safety net under the market, you may want to party like it’s ‘1999’, but remember that when the lights go out, there will be panic at the exits.
What You Would Cut in County Budget Shortfall?
Survey addresses a near $11.7 million deficit in Nassau County’s 2013-14 budget and asks what YOU would cut to close the funding gap.