Since the United States federal government got itself involved in post-secondary education and subsidizing tuition rates through the means of student loans, the cost of seeking higher education has soared. Due to artificial pricing because of Republican and Democratic politicians, graduates are leaving school with increased debt loads and worthless pieces of papers known as […]
Archives for May 2013
Federal Reserve not slowing down QE measures, Ron Paul responds to Ben Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered testimony to the United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday. Bernanke told lawmakers that the economy is stronger now, but warned that any brakes on its aggressive monetary policy or stimulus could hinder any significant economic growth. During the Q&A session, Bernanke showed no sign of slowing down […]
Want to have a laugh? See the duo of Tom Woods and Robert Murphy
Want to hear some jokes about the economy, Washington and Paul Krugman? Looking for some serious economic and political analysis? Yearn to be around fellow-minded liberty individuals? Well, now is your chance to see Tom Woods and Robert Murphy on stage in New York City on Saturday, Jun. 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 6 […]
One-third of Canadian households report living paycheck to paycheck: poll
Do you know that Scotiabank slogan that tells customers “you’re richer than you think?” Well, perhaps the results of a new finance study show Canadian households are actually poorer (or not as rich) than they think. A new study by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) released the findings of its latest poll […]
Video: Is big business-government collusion trying to kill Lyft’s free market ride-sharing program?
The established taxicab industry is already using the government to curb the growing firm Lyft, an on-demand ride sharing initiative that makes money based on donations. It essentially helps drivers earn a few dollars, while allowing passengers save some cash to get to their destination. However, government officials are already claiming a “public health hazard” […]