The Ways Government Mandates Hurt Us–Have You Seen Food Prices!
The Financial Coach Bryan Binkholder examines the ways in which well meaning Government policies actually destroy and cause unintended consequences in other areas of our lives. With the newest EPA Mandate for Ethanol in 2012, nearly 40% of our corn crop will go to Ethanol. That figure is up from 17% in 2005. Coupled with [...]
California, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey and The Troubles in Europe: What Does it Mean for Us?
The Tale of Two Cities (Well, actually four States and one foreign country but who cares) As we watch the impending collapse of the EURO, ironically a positive for the US in the long-term, the question begs to be answered—How could they be so screwed up? The truth is, the world is a constantly changing [...]
Shouldn’t We Limit Free Speech? Rush Limbaugh, Blue Ocean Portfolios and the Freedom of Expression
“The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.” John Adams The recent controversy and apology from Rush Limbaugh for statements he made about a 30 year old college student, Sandra Fluke, caused quite an uproar in [...]
Is Capitalism to Blame for the Economy? Not According to William Bradford
Well it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, but I’m going to talk about the pilgrims, capitalism, and the current state of the economy all in one post. Don’t try this at home…Let me start by saying that I love capitalism. It is absolutely the best and most profitable way for a country to run, and the [...]
What Happens When Our Proving Ground is Stolen? A Look at the NFL’s New Rule
This season, the NFL has implemented a new rule intended to make kickoffs safer. If you’re a football fan, you are probably aware of this change. If not, here’s a quick breakdown. Death of the Kick Return The NFL kickoff has been, without a doubt, the most dangerous and barbaric play of the game. Eleven [...]














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