Conversation of Our Generation
Let's get the dialogue going
We have a lot of talk today that "It's worth saving one life, even if we ruin the economy." People who say this overlook the fact that the economy is a collection of individuals and the decisions they make when interacting. All of these people overlook what a bad economy means for real people. "I... Continue Reading →
While people may celebrate their $1,200 check or complain about the pending bailouts, I think it's important to get to the basics of money and why government spending is an issue.
We've talked about how to get started in the working world and begin saving. Now, it's time to talk about what you do to kick off your adult life responsibly and frugally. Tune in for the final piece of this puzzle.
Want to start your adult life on the right path? This episode will focus on some alternative ways to increase your earning without college and how to start building wealth.
Do Facts Matter?
My answer is yes... for the most part.
Today, we’ll discuss when facts are important and when an inaccurate statement leads to a fallacious attack on the one asserting an idea.
Why is language important? Getting "caught up in the semantics" is how we parse through falsehoods and deceit in search of truth. Find out how people use "newspeak" and how to counter it.
The Fair Tax has made waves in Washington, but there aren't many people talking about it as an alternative to the Income Tax. Instead, many people are talking about Tax Cuts, Tax Reform or the Flat Tax. This book gives you all the reasons why we should turn away from the Income Tax and toward a consumption tax, namely the Fair Tax. I go through some of the points in the book in the video below, but you have to read it for yourself! Check out my video and then let me know what you think once you read the book!
This book by Thomas Sowell has short essays on topics of all sorts. Some are common debates, but others are niche problems that are often not addressed in common dialogue. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Net Neutrality threatens liberty online and would allow government regulations to dictate winners and losers and slow progress of internet speeds. Read more to find out how.
As cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, it becomes necessary to understand them as we move into a new economy. This article will help you understand the basics of how they work and how do use them, as well as the economic implications of crypto.
In reality, most of the "cuts" in the senate bill are just accounting maneuvers to keep everything budget neutral. There are a couple important questions to ask about this bill.
What does this do to actually reduce the percentage of income that goes to taxes?
Where are these tax dollars going?
Will the spending and budget reflect the lowered tax rate, or will it simply continue?
Tired of seeing 20-30% of your paycheck disappear before you touch it, deciding how to save money because of tax consequences, and ever-growing government intervention in your life? Listen to 3 reasons be Fair Tax should replace the Income Tax!
Progressivism, a deceptive name for the ideology, is a destructive, regressive ideology that repackages old ideas to be sold to the public in order to empower an elite class. This will be a look at a few of the popular progressive movements and how their implemented in a regressive manner. It will show what they... Continue Reading →
If your retirement plan relied on government pensions or social security, and you thought Medicare and Medicaid would be there to support you, then you’re in for a rude awakening. Since FDR, the federal government has been making promises that it know it cannot fulfill or sustain, but soon the repercussions of our government’s fiscal... Continue Reading →
I believe in our Bill of Rights that we have in the United States. I think it is the greatest source of freedom and protection from tyranny man ever created. The rights and protections it gives the people of our country were groundbreaking, and writing them expressly into law solidified them and restrained our government.... Continue Reading →
