Inflation, the American Consumer and Recession

By Dennis Tubbergen | September 18, 2023 |

          There are signs that the economy is beginning to slouch toward recession.           This week, we’ll look at a few of those signs and some events that will have at least some effect on the US economy.           Let’s begin with the fact that inflation got hot again in August.  I have been repeatedly…

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Happy New Year – New Taxes Await

By Dennis Tubbergen | January 2, 2023 |

Happy New Year!  And, with the new year comes higher taxes, thanks to the Washington politicians.           While I fully expect another difficult year for the economy and investing, the consumer spending-dependent US economy will have to withstand higher taxes in addition to record debt levels and inflation.           This from “Zero Hedge” (Source:  https://www.zerohedge.com/political/heres-list-biden-tax-hikes-which-take-effect-jan-1):…

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