Columns
The economy: we’ve been here before
When I began investing in balanced mutual funds in 1983, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 1,190. Last ... Read more
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Columns
The president’s speech to Congress – and America
It was a partisan speech. It was an optimistic speech. It was a speech that laid the blame ... Read more
Opinion
A warning for President Trump
“Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” – Henry Kissinger President Trump is on a roll, claiming victory after victory ... Read more
Columns
Getting rid of real change
President Trump has ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies to save money. It costs almost four ... Read more
Opinion
Democrats do have a message
It’s not true as has been reported that Democrats don’t have a “coherent message” and are wallowing in ... Read more
Opinion
Saving money in an overlooked place
President-elect Trump and nominees for his upcoming administration often speak about cutting spending in order to reduce the ... Read more
Opinion
Jimmy Carter’s faith
When Jimmy Carter began attending the First Baptist Church in Washington after becoming president, I thought it a ... Read more
Opinion
The ultimate gift
In past years I have suggested going beyond Christmas and other holiday gifts that will soon be forgotten, ... Read more
Columns
Fluoride: Good or bad?
Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to fluoride in the ... Read more
Columns
Trimming obese government
Fifty years ago when Ron Paul (father of Sen. Rand Paul) was running for Congress from Texas, a ... Read more