Podcast

Here We Go?

The Achilles heel of every over-leveraged sector – but especially the sovereign sector – is interest rates. Specifically, high interest rates.

Here We Go?

PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

The Achilles heel of every over-leveraged sector – but especially the sovereign sector – is interest rates. Specifically, high interest rates.

David Collum: Broken Markets, State Capitalism & Eroding Liberty

by David Collum

2013 was a frustrating year for those who believe in cause and effect. Markets have been levitated far above what fundamentals would justify. Sovereign debt has increased tremendously, but seemingly without repercussion. Central planners have become more brazen in their belief that intervention is the best way to control both an economy and its citizens – to surprising little outcry from the populace:

David Collum: Broken Markets, State Capitalism & Eroding Liberty

by David Collum

2013 Year in Review

by David Collum

Every year, friend-of-the-site David Collum writes a detailed "Year in Review" synopsis full of keen perspective and plenty of wit. This year's is no exception. Moreover, he has graciously selected PeakProsperity.com as the site where it will be published in full. It's quite longer than our usual posts, but worth the time to read in full.

Off the Cuff: Ben Bernanke’s Departing Taper “Lite” Surprise

PREVIEW

by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Mish discuss:

The Fed's Taper "Lite" Surprise
- $10 billion less per month going forward
Social Instability Due to Growing Wealth Gap
- The pitchforks are being sharpened
Un-representative Democracy
- Our leaders no longer work in our interests
Beating Cancer
- Mish' happy health news

Off the Cuff: Ben Bernanke’s Departing Taper “Lite” Surprise

PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Mish discuss:

The Fed's Taper "Lite" Surprise
- $10 billion less per month going forward
Social Instability Due to Growing Wealth Gap
- The pitchforks are being sharpened
Un-representative Democracy
- Our leaders no longer work in our interests
Beating Cancer
- Mish' happy health news

2013 Year in Review Links

by David Collum

Links

1. https://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/80283/2012-year-review

2. https://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/2011-year-review-david-collum/67586

3. https://www.peakprosperity.com/forum/david-b-collums-2010-year-review/50352?

4. http://disgu.st/~jon/books/david_collum-30_years_investing.pdf

5. https://www.peakprosperity.com

Life Is What We Make of It

by Chris Martenson

For most people, it won't be economic hardship that harms them, but their own lack of emotional resilience that does them in.

After the fall of the former Soviet Union, in the years that followed, more than half of all premature deaths that occurred were due to the effects of excessive alcohol consumption:

Life Is What We Make of It

by Chris Martenson

For most people, it won't be economic hardship that harms them, but their own lack of emotional resilience that does them in.

After the fall of the former Soviet Union, in the years that followed, more than half of all premature deaths that occurred were due to the effects of excessive alcohol consumption:

Using the Crash Course to Educate Teens

by heronview

Can you imagine how it must feel to be a teenager today confronting your economic future? Do you go to college and incur a debt you will spend the rest of your life repaying? Or do you consider jumping right into the job market, and finding a job, any job, to begin to build a resume? I am an independent studies teacher at a small charter school, and students are my special interest. The Crash Course materials have played a valuable role in answering some of those questions that teens confront.

Using the Crash Course to Educate Teens

by heronview

The Gift of Purpose

by Adam Taggart

There's something about the winter holidays that causes introspection. I suppose it's only natural when marking the end of year to reflect on how to make the coming one fare better.

That's probably why we see such an influx of inquiries in December here at PeakProsperity.com from folks who are looking for answers to the big unresolved issues in their lives. While the specific questions we receive run the gamut, I find that the underlying theme to the vast majority deals with seeking greater purpose.

The Gift of Purpose

by Adam Taggart

There's something about the winter holidays that causes introspection. I suppose it's only natural when marking the end of year to reflect on how to make the coming one fare better.