Mike's Daily Comment

Be Proud Of These People At Christmas

This good news story is a salute to all the businesses that charitably give so much at Christmas. The contribution to worthy causes is huge during these challenging times.

…more from Mike: Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement

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Mid-Week Update: The Biggest Financial & Economic Story of the Year

Michael selects the most important stories of the year that fit into what he thinks is a period of historical change. The 5000 year low in interest rates, Donald Trump’s election???

….also from Michael: Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement

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Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement

These numbers will shock you. StatsCan’s Chief Economic Analyst took a look at “sick days” etc of Federal employees to discover that employees are taking 26% of the year off. That’s not all, it’s worse than that….

…more on Government from Michael: Both Sides Don’t Trust the System

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Civil Unrest in the Starting Blocks

In an interview this weekend Michelle Obama made it very clear that as far a she and the Democratic party are concerned the 95 million unemployed aren’t important. Social justice issues and global warming are what need attention. The fierce divide between the two parties appears insoluble and big trouble is sure to follow.

….also from Michael Campbell: Accelerated Harvesting of Tax Dollars

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Time To Make a Significant Change

Neil McIver Director of Wealth Mgmt with this Weeks Big Fat Idea which involves a tactical shift from one asset class to another to take advantage of, as well as protect yourself from imminent higher interest rates. Specific recommendations made.

….also this weeks Shocking Stat: Astonishingly Large Numbers Courtesy of Youtube 

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