Federal Spending

The Negative GDP Number Explained

While the -0.1% GDP growth technically means recession, there are two very simple factors that are likely behind the figure. More

Understanding QE and What It Means for Your Portfolio

The Fed's easy money policy is about the biggest thing around these days for influencing investments. But politics isn't too far behind. More

Ben Has Spoken. Now Buy Gold.

While the short-term reasons gold fell below its 50-day MA are certainly valid, the real cause of gold’s popularity is the Fed’s monetary policy, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. More

Debt Ceiling Solution: $1 Trillion Coins?

Could the U.S. government avoid the debt ceiling crisis by minting a new $1 trillion platinum coin? Some people seem to think so. More

Here’s What President Obama’s Win Means For Your Money

President Obama's reelection opens up the possibilities for investors looking at "glocal" opportunities and in the energy sector. More

Treasury Warns U.S. Could Hit Debt Ceiling by Year End

The U.S. will hit its debt limit by the end of this year, the U.S. Treasury has warned. More

7 Insights from the Third Presidential Debate

Three debates later, what have we learned? Here are seven things voters took away from the final showdown between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. More