Just when you think that our government is full of incompetent career politicians who can’t get anything right, a real hero rides in. You’ve probably never heard of Phyllis Borzi. … Read more →

You may remember J. Wellington Wimpy, more commonly known simply as Wimpy, Popeye’s beloved friend from the iconic comic strip. Wimpy was soft-spoken and intelligent, but also cowardly, lazy, stingy, … Read more →

Be it a football game, the weather, an election, or the future of Middle East uprisings, people want to know what will happen before it does. We want to know … Read more →

We all love stories in which failure breeds success: Michael Jordan being cut from his high school basketball team, Thomas Edison being told by a teacher that he was too … Read more →

You’ve got money to invest. But it seems that once you have a few bucks, everyone wants to put their hand in your pocket—and keep it there—forever! We’re not talking … Read more →

You might be familiar with Homer’s epic tale of Ulysses and the Sirens. The mythical Sirens lived on rocky islands in the middle of the sea where they sang such … Read more →

Have your heard this old tale? During a flood, a kind-hearted frog lets a scorpion ride to safety on his back. But, just as they reach the middle of the … Read more →

So it appears that the Delphic oracles have emerged from the modern day temple of Apollo, that being Wall Street, to share their wisdom. What is their sage advice you … Read more →

It seems there’s a new medical condition introduced every week. Did you know there’s even a condition related to the fear of money? “Chrematophobia” is the abnormal and persistent fear … Read more →

The news is in. Manufacturing growth crept to its slowest pace in 20 months with the index of manufacturing activity experiencing its biggest decline since 1984. Payrolls were also shockingly … Read more →