2009 is definitely going to be a better year than 2008. It’s hard to see how it can get much worse. I have been studying these numbers all morning and I am amazed at how dismal they are. 2008 was a good year in that it taught us the importance of prioritizing our interests, fiscal responsibility, and that those who...
read moreHere’s to 2009 being a much better year than 2008. The STR Team wants to sincerely wish you and yours a very Happy New Year.
read moreWe are a resilient nation. That resiliency was tested in 2008 and will be further tested for most of 2009. I learned much about myself this year. I have been tested and endured other cataclysmic events before. However, survival was a given. Most people that I know have a gift for self-preservation. But only a few people...
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This is a huge question that I have avoided posting on because of its esoteric nature. I have pondered the question of what started the recession for awhile. When you attempt to unravel the mystery of the greatest economic collapse in 80 years, much too often, all you encounter are time lines and events with little to no...
read moreThe quest for capital and all of the advantages that it brings has consumed man since we developed opposable thumbs. While many movies deal with money as a peripheral issue, there are some great movies that deal with the mechanics of making money. I have always been fascinated with the inner workings of our...
read moreYes, I know critical American infrastructure is not the sexiest topic. However, anybody concerned about the recession and the future of the American economy would do well to stay abreast of these issues. With this in mind, I am recommending an article that you must read. Sarah Williams Goldhagen wrote an excellent piece that...
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