Why Most Cities Thrive and What We Can Learn From Them
How New York City and other metropolises will overcome the pandemic economic shock. Why do some cities thrive while others devolve into chaos? How we can develop the resiliency of thriving cities.Topi...
27 Okt 202120min
Should You Invest in a Bitcoin ETF?
Why the new U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs are a bad idea and will underperform Bitcoin.Topics covered include:What fund and ETF options are available for investing in BitcoinWhy the U.S. has only authorized...
20 Okt 202127min
Are Timeshares a Scam? How to Buy and Sell a Timeshare Vacation Rental
How the economics of timeshare vacation rentals work, and why they can be a great fit for some individuals.Topics covered include:When were the first timeshares introducedWhat are the different timesh...
13 Okt 202127min
Will the U.S. Default? Debt Ceilings, Government Shutdowns, and the National Debt
Why the U.S. is closing in on both a debt default and a government shutdown. Topics covered include:How a government shutdown differs from a debt ceiling crisisWhy hasn't Congress passed legislation t...
29 Sep 202125min
Why Are There So Many Shortages?
What is causing the shortage of goods and workers? What should we do about it?Topics covered include:How a tree pandemic killed billions of American Chestnut treesHow a massive increase in demand has ...
22 Sep 202121min
Should You Stop Investing in China? - Evergrande, VIEs and other Chinese Risks
A regulatory crackdown and ideological campaign by the Chinese government has upended the Chinese stock market, which comprises close to 40% of emerging market indices. We evaluate what is going on an...
15 Sep 202122min
Is a Housing Crash Coming?
What are the demand and supply drivers of home prices? What is the current status of those drivers and do they suggest a housing price crash is imminent, particularly given mortgage forbearance progra...
8 Sep 202121min
How, When, and Why Should You Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio?
Why bother rebalancing your investment portfolio and what is the best method for doing so.Topics covered include:How a target asset allocation can get out of line if a portfolio is not rebalancedWhat ...
1 Sep 202122min
