The Year that Was and the Year to Come
By Joshua Schroeder
2011 was a year marked by extreme volatility driven by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the Arab spring and most of all...
Sears to Close Stores, Woes Continue
By Andrew Nyquist
Sears slow grind continues. Â After many quarters (and years) of underperformance, the big box retailer announced that it will be closing more Sears...
U.S. Still in the Business of Making Things
By Joshua Schroeder
It is a common refrain amongst my friends and family, specifically my grandfather, that the U.S. just doesn´t make anything anymore. Additionally,...
Inflation Hitting Items you Love at your Local Supermarket
By Andrew Nyquist
Last night I was interviewed by SmartMoney about the recent rise in food prices.  The article was published this morning and focuses on inflationary pressures showing up at your...
Occupy Wall Street: Another Call for Reform
Every election, we hear politicians tell us that we are in need of change, along with the 19 different ways that they are going...
Remembering September 11, 2001
Remembering September 11, 2001
In loving memory of the fallen, their families, and our country. Let us honor you today. September 11.
The Future of Now
Disgusted with politics, the financial markets and the many varying daily versions of capitalism... yeah, me too.  Welcome to the Era of Hyper Ventilation.  We don't...
The Upshot of Economic Hardship: Passion, Values, and Innovation
Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been...
Finding Middle America: Jobs, Housing, and a Retail Story
I see you - the only one who knew me
And now your eyes see through me
I guess I was wrong
So what...
In the News: 10 Signs the U.S. Econo-naut is Jacking It Up
It's Friday. It's Springtime. And it's time for some fun. Besides, everything is coming up roses and it feels great. Doesn't it?
In the News:Â 10 Signs...
