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Minimum Wage Debate: A Conundrum?

There is fierce vocal support for a $15/hour minimum wage along with equally fierce vocal opposition against a unilateral mandate by government entities on businesses! Along with all of the vitriol comes anecdotal evidence that’s presented by both sides showing that a higher minimum wage will or will not affect the number of jobs that are […]

Supply And Demand Part II: Mayweather – Pacquiao Prices Have Dropped!

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Back on April 24th an article here examined the May 2nd Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas vis-a-vis the cost of a ticket to watch in-person at the MGM Grand Garden Arena! At the time I wrote, ‘…Because the tickets are sold in the secondary marketplace, prices will fluctuate up until the day of the fight […]

Supply And Demand On Display: What Mayweather – Pacquiao Tickets Cost Today!

May 2nd when Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao step into the boxing ring in Las Vegas, they will each enjoy a payday of approximately $100 million or more! For the majority of the fight-watching public in the United States and around the world, the only option that they will have to view it is to go to a bar […]

Test Your Financial Literacy With This Short Quiz!

This short quiz will provide you with a general idea of your financial IQ and whether you should potentially speak with an expert in the field! I took this test at a meeting this morning and my score is available upon request. Financial Literacy Quiz 1) Stock prices are primarily the result of a) Level of […]

Why is the price of crude oil so damn low?

The price of crude oil is currently one of the big news stories that both financial market AND geopolitical analysts are paying close attention to! Where is the bottom in the price of crude oil, when will it arrive, what message is the sharp and steep decline telling us and what if any impact will it have […]

12 Economic Tips for New College Graduates (and everyone else)!

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Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service Spring has arrived which means that days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, baseball is being played, clothes are getting skimpier, potholes are more obvious and kids are getting ready to graduate from college! And with this graduation comes the eager anticipation of leaving academia for the real world of jobs, […]

Super Bowl affordability update!

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Two days ago an article here discussed the affordability of the Super Bowl and how, for everything from lodging to tickets, this New York City event was priced out of reach for most but the lucky few! ‘…The truth is, however, that for the run-of-the-mill football fan (or anyone else) all of this pre-game and […]