Mike's Daily Comment

A Dangerous Dark Storm Brewing

What’s going on at Dallas Police and Fire pension plan is downright frightening. The numbers and impact on lives is likely to trigger social unrest. Worse, there is more to come since the US Social Security pension is not well funded, nor are huge State and Municipal pension funds. 

….related: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands

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Good Heavens, This is Just Toooo Much!

To help students cope with the Trump victory the University of Michigan Law school set up safe places where students would be able to color, play with legos and play-doh with fellow students. This wasn’t one-off, Mike’s list is a long one

…Michael’s Saturday Editorial: The Truth – Its Time to Blow It All Up

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Government is Running Scared

The entitlement attitude that everyone should be able to own a home is at the heart of demands for affordability. Sudden recent changes in mortgage eligibility is a strong sign things may have gotten out hand.

….interest rate related from Featured Guest Dr. Michael Berry PhD.: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands

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Only 50 Million To Go…

Rex Murphy did some great writing especially when it came to the US Election. His turn of phrase on Madonna’s wild offer to the men of America easily made Quote of the Week.

…also from Michael: The Truth – Its Time to Blow It All Up

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Buying and Selling Private Equity

Mark Stephenson of Business Transitions Forum on his idea to take advantage of a trend in finance where investors are buying AND selling private businesses. There is over 4 trillon dollars in private businesses that will change hands in the next year. Private equity is in the sweet spot right now as baby boomers are in the liquidation phase of their lives and interest rates are low.  

….Live From The Trading Desk: Huge Moves – Time to TipToe Short Term

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