Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

Sen. Rubio Tries to Win Support from Libertarians for His Presidential Bid

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, told roughly 1,500 attendees at the FreedomFest conference here that his parents’ humble background...

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What is the Best Tax Policy for Investors?

“Trying to minimize taxes too much is one of the great causes of really dumb mistakes in investing.”...

Financial Fallout Mounts from Baltimore’s Riot

Insured property damage caused by the recent rioting in Baltimore has hit $23.9 million and is destined to...

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A Tale of Three Charts: Is the American Dream Alive or Dead?

Here are three charts that paint a depressing picture of the U.S. economy.

Paul Dykewicz’s Latest Audio Commentary

Listen to Paul Dykewicz’s recent interviews on a variety of political and economic topics.

Does Wall Street React More Favorably to Republican or Democratic Presidents?

The stock market does better, way better, starting with President Bill Clinton, when Democrats hold the White House...

How the Los Angeles Minimum Wage Vote Fails to Help Many Workers

The Los Angeles City Council demonstrated its ignorance of Economics 101 when the panel voted this week 12-1...

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Investing in the French ‘Socialist Paradise’

As I write this, I am on the Eurostar train whizzing back from Lyon, France’s “second city,” to...

Warren Buffett on Achieving the American Dream

“We have an incredible economic system that unleashes the American spirit. We have a wonderful future ahead of us.”...

Flawed Leadership Let Baltimore Protests Erupt into Destruction

The kind of leadership that could have guided Baltimore’s protestors away from criminal behavior and ruining hundreds of...