Tag Archives: finance

Labor Day travails…

Posted on September 1, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

As another Labor Day comes and goes, it seems appropriate to stop and recognize just how badly labor has been treated over the past 54 years by the Federal Government. Almost exactly 54 years ago, on August 15, 1971, President … Continue reading →

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Financial nihilism…

Posted on February 6, 2025 by It's a Learning Problem

Because things happen so gradually in politics and finance, sometimes one needs to step back and look at the big picture. Having followed financial markets for over 30 years, I’d like to think I’ve learned a few things and have … Continue reading →

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The Mighty US Dollar…

Posted on May 13, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Brent Johnson has become well known for his dollar milkshake theory. He does a weekly video called Milkshakes, Markets, Madness that is a commentary on markets and especially the US dollar. I’ve been following him for a number of years … Continue reading →

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Mark Spitznagel…

Posted on January 2, 2024 by It's a Learning Problem

Mark Spitznagel is a really interesting character. I’ve read several of his books, this one most recently, and he has some really interesting ideas on investing and risk. He’s worked with Nassim Taleb and they seem to share a lot of … Continue reading →

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