finance

Money talks; reviewing the global economy, government spending, taxes, and economic policy that affect our social and political future.

Restoration projects are a labor of love
I've done a lot of research as I spend my days surfing the net. Besides my fascination with the different classifications of animals, or my interest in websites that support entrepreneurs, I also like to look at real estate and architecture. I think it's amazing how a designer or architect puts various pieces together like a puzzle to come up with a final design. Every choice they make in materials, style, and artistic display has a message of something from history or something modern and new. If I ruled the world, I would not let salvagable houses or buildings get demolished. I would dub them historic and set them up for reconstruction. The house pictured above, set to be demolished in South Carolina, would be restored if it was possible to do so.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Inflation is a Major Problem
Who is Dave Ramsey? Personal finance consultant, radio show host, author He is probably best known for his Financial Peace University, nine-lesson, video-based personal finance course. (Wikipedia)
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Truth About Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s Economy: What Trump and Vance Don’t Want You to Know
I have taken the time to research and write this essay because I feel it is important that people vote on the facts instead of lies. I find it reprehensible that Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are basing a major part of their presidential campaign on an outright lie.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in The Swamp
Key Approaches To Mitigate Risks For Businesses Pursuing Funding
Businesses will require funding to carry out various operations. When you manage a venture, you cannot skip risks related to finances. These will be part and parcel of your work, but you must know how to cope with them.
By Jessica Williamabout a year ago in The Swamp
G7 vs BRICS: The Battle for Global Influence and Economic Power
In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, alliances and coalitions are crucial in shaping global governance. Two significant power blocs, the G7 and BRICS, have emerged as key players. Both represent different approaches to global economic and political issues, yet each exerts considerable influence. In this analysis, we explore their structure, goals, and impact on global governance.
By David Snamabout a year ago in The Swamp
Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Hawaii
My spouse just informed me of the great news that Hawaii is thinking of banning short-term vacation rentals. We had one of our many honeymoons on the island of Kauai (because why have just one honeymoon). While visiting, we thought to ourselves that we would enjoy life far greater living on the island and began to look at housing prices. Most things there like food, groceries, and travel were affordable, but the housing costs were insane.
By Rivahn Pabout a year ago in The Swamp
OKAY ALREADY- So What?
August 2025 edit: The Project 2025 Tracker. Original Content I've thought about this for a while, and when I saw the short written and performed by Jason Kravits below, I knew it was time to write about it. Take a minute or so to watch and listen.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in The Swamp
Keep Elon Musk Out of The White House
Catch this: Donald Trump is considering giving Elon Musk a place in his administration if he wins this election. Yes, Elon Musk, of all people. If that isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is. Even more conflicting is that Musk would be in charge of a government efficiency commission. Yep, Elon Musk, whose "efficiency cleanup" of Twitter (now known as X) has resulted in a whopping 74% decline in its value. That's not the kind of person I would want in charge of a government efficiency program if I were president.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in The Swamp
How to Secure Fast Funding Without a Perfect Score
When unexpected expenses arise, it can be challenging to manage them, especially if you have bad credit. Whether it's a medical emergency, car repair, or an urgent bill that needs to be paid, having access to quick cash can make a significant difference. However, many people with less-than-perfect credit scores believe that securing a loan is out of reach. The good news is that this isn't always the case. Quick cash loans for bad credit are available to help you secure fast funding, even without a perfect score. In this guide, we will explore what quick cash loans for bad credit are, how they work, and what steps you can take to improve your chances of approval.
By DollarTreeLoanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Debate Thoughts (Part Two)
Okay, I listened intently and objectively and went away from my natural political leanings to answer the questions of which I posed in my article in The Swamp section of our Vocal platform :
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
Can Legislation make the roads safer?
I won't get into my opinions about chaos theory or probability factors, because numbers will not help you see the point I want to make in this article. However, if you too are familiar with those schools of thought then you will understand the profundity of the topic I'm going to explore here and now.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
United States Debt Result From Interest Rate Cuts
The progressive reduction of interest rates over multiple quarters into 2025 will impact the U.S. debt, the USD, and the economy as a whole in various ways. Now, we can dissect this:
By Estalontechabout a year ago in The Swamp