March 19, 20160Comments

Charge! : Are millions of Americans charging into financial disaster? Credit card levels approach recession numbers

“They learned nothing and they forgot nothing.” (What was often said of the Bourbon kings, some of the worst monarchs in European history). Millions of Americans are acting like Bourbon kings. They

by Gregory Bresiger

Personal Finance

March 8, 20160Comments

Nelson Rockefeller’s Ghost Haunts Albany

When is a government’s debt not actually the government’s and the taxpayer’s debt? That is the issue here in New York State, which has some of the highest debt levels in

by Gregory Bresiger

Personal Finance

February 16, 20160Comments

One Party Government Runs Amuck in the Rancid Apple

My local city council member, obeying her party, joins the majority in showing her contempt for the average New York City taxpayer. Why do so few people vote? Why are some

by Gregory Bresiger

Personal Finance

February 8, 20160Comments

“What Do I Do? How Do I Start?” An open letter to millions of 20 somethings and those somewhat older who want to start investing

Sunday shopping at the local Trader Joe’s early in the morning---trying to beat the oncoming rush of humanity preparing for Superbowl parties---I heard it again as I have from so

by Gregory Bresiger

Lifestyle

Personal Finance

February 6, 20160Comments

The worker from hell who can make your life miserable

It doesn’t matter if you’re a boss, a worker or an owner, these people can ruin your workplace, life or company. They come into your business and some people immediately start

by Gregory Bresiger

Personal Finance

January 25, 20160Comments

The Failure of a “Government Enterprise”. A periodic series on governments trying to run businesses

Generations of Transit Disaster---the New York City Subways. Part V, Government Subways Start to Collapse. The private management companies, which had built the first lines and earned the admiration of many

by Gregory Bresiger

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