Mike's Daily Comment

How Can Anyone Be Surprised That Bullying is a Problem

Our societal models are based on confrontation where disrespect and demonizing opponents is the norm. Shaming and bullying is the norm on an increasing number of subjects. Let’s face it, we love the politics of division and labour/management strife but then somehow we’re surprised that bullying is a problem.

Goofy Award – Who Needs the Whole Story When There Is a Narrative to Advance

In the aftermath of the phony Covington High School scandal, you can file the Jussie Smollett’s racist hoax under fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me – at least when it comes to those ready to jump on any story they can paint as a reflection of Donald Trump’s America and forget waiting for the full story.

 

It should be no surprise that when governments throw money at a company or industry jobs can be protected or created but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have done far more if spent elsewhere – including leaving it in taxpayers’ pockets.

 

Moneytalks – The Entire Show

Mike asks who benefits from the billions spent on business subsidies and tax incentives while leading gold analyst, Eric Coffin talks about the latest rise in the precious metals. Victor Adair talks about the one big event you should know about in the markets just before the Hall of Fame Goofy Award.

LIVE WEBINAR – Thriving Through Economic Turbulence: 3 Real Estate Strategies

Justin Smith and the team at Hawkeye Wealth made this presentation as part of the 2019 World Outlook Financial Conference on Feb 1st & 2nd. They have been kind enough to offer it to our entire audience by way of a live webinar at 7pm on Wednesday, Feb. 27th. Registration is limited to the first 500 so don’t delay! CLICK HERE to reserve your space.

The presentation introduces three of their favourite real estate strategies to help investors navigate the obstacles facing us in 2019, including:

  • Increased government interference and regulation in the real estate sector
  • Slow growth in the Canadian and Global economy
  • High levels of inflation
  • Rising interest rate environments in Canada and US

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