April 11, 2012

The Real World of Money – Andrew Gause 2012.04.11

Happy Days Are Here Again?

Andy forecasts a relative quiet and ever expanding “happy days are here again” to catapult Mr. Obama into his second term. We suspect much can be gleaned of why the Boys are choosing him over Romney…for now. Everything’s subject to change.

Many well thought out and insightful emails from you are talked about as always. Remember if your mode of listening to The Real World of Money is via podcast, please email patrick your questions/comments anytime for next weeks show.

Here’s a sampling of topics covered in this edition of The Real World of Money

-Capitalism is a zero sum game. With fiat currency getting rich does not equate to someone
-Getting poorer as the politicians preach.
-When is it a good time to loan the USG your money, and why would we want to do that?
-The critical difference: bills, notes and bonds. There will be a quiz later.
-The NY Fed chooses weather to throw bonds in the trash or keep them on the books.
-2.5 Trillion in Mortgage Backed Securities on the Fed’s balance sheet equals money magic 101
-Every time it rains it rains pennies from heaven except not in Canada anymore
-Mr. Obama’s ‘eat the rich’ campaign is built on a false premise
-Why is it going to be a lot easier for Obama to get more votes than a Romney?
-Fannie and Freddie are in the mood to reduce some of your principal to lower your mortgage payment
-Whoever uses the money first wins the game
-Is it good karma to play the system? Is it bad karma not to play the system to it’s fullest?
-Without putting his doughnut down a USG Bureaucrat sees everything about our finances with a click of the mouse.
-Mr. Obama to take “means testing” to a whole other level. Hear how to protect yourself and your money.
-Trade imbalances is where the rubber meets the road
-Canada to try the Bitcoin model as part of The Government of Canada’s Treasury
-Money Never Sleeps
-The Sovereign Republic of Apple has a large capitalization than Spain, Greece and Portugal combined
-Using credit and debit cards for fun and profit
-The equity in your home is the 900 lb. gorilla that wants out for a spin and see what it will do

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