Yesterday, CIBC reported a “systems issue” that prevented customers from logging in to their accounts online for the entire business day. CIBC, the Canadian Imperial … Read the rest
I was skimming the headlines in my newsfeed when I came across something that made me do a doubletake. Not because of what it said, but because … Read the rest
The retail apocalypse continues as Sears closes another 46 stores. Last year, hundreds of stores closed, and this year, even more shops have been scheduled to shut their doors … Read the rest
Sometimes, a strongly-worded denial is the most damning evidence of all that something is seriously wrong. And when things start … Read the rest
Is a hemp-fueled utopia only a pipe dream? Or could hemp legitimately save the planet?
Did you know that the hemp plant can be used for between … Read the rest
You can’t overestimate the value of skills in a barter economy like the one in Venezuela. Those with skills survive, and those without are suffering terribly.… Read the rest
Anyone with a price book will agree that the cost of nearly everything has been steadily going up. Unfortunately, wages are not increasing at the same rate. … Read the rest
When looking back at the collapse of Venezuela, I see that nothing there happened which was new. As many other countries that have experienced similar circumstances … Read the rest
The economic collapse of Argentina in 2001 is the stuff of prepper legends. For years, it was the example that we pointed to when trying to convince … Read the rest
You know all those reports about how lots of Americans can’t afford a $1000 surprise expense like a medical bill or a car repair? Well, forget additional … Read the rest
They say nothing lasts forever. But sometimes, I know there are situations that seem to be eternal, and that is how it has seemed during … Read the rest
The only certainty is that nothing is certain. – Pliny the Elder
President Trump has delayed his decision on whether or not he’ll be imposing tariffs, … Read the rest
A few things you need to watch for economically this week could very well set the table for what comes next week and beyond. The influencers … Read the rest
