There’s no inflation… sure.

99 Cents Only retail chain may face price hike
Inflation and soaring food prices have the retailer — known for never selling anything for more than 99 cents — reevaluating its pricing strategy.
By Andrea Chang
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
August 29, 2008
Ninety-nine cents just doesn’t go as far as it used to, and that’s a problem for [...]

The Next Bailout: Detroit

Car makers will be next on the taxpayer supplicant list.

“Bailing out “national champions” because of their long history or politically connected work forces is something you’d expect from France.”

The Next Bailout: Detroit

The Wall Street Journal
August 21, 2008 10:58 p.m.; Page A14
First came Bear Stearns, then mortgage lenders and borrowers, [...]

Why are we holding dollars when the crooks won’t?

Criminals dumping weak US dollar for euro
Fri Aug 22, 5:24 pm ET
OTTAWA (AFP) – The weakened US dollar has fallen out of favor with organized crime groups to pay for drug shipments or to settle scores, a Canadian government report said Friday.
And if the greenback continues its slide in 2008, as expected, more and more criminals are likely [...]

True Inflation Rates

Creating Wealth #64 – Introducing the Speed of Money

In this episode, Jason introduces his brand new podcast, The Speed of Money. Then, Jason is interviewed by Michael Stark of PostYourProperty.com
Announcer:
Welcome to Creating Wealth with Jason Hartman, President of Platinum Properties Investor Network in [...]

The Speed of Money #4 – How to Acquire Good Debt Assets

Jason Hartman:
This is Jason Hartman with this week’s edition of The Speed of Money, as the Democrats meet in Denver to spend more of the money we don’t have and the Federal Reserve meets in Jackson Hole to create money that doesn’t exist out of thin air.  We all know this [...]

Creating Wealth #63 – Credit Repair Advice and An Update On The Mortgage Market™

Jason welcomes Isaac to the show to discuss how credit scores are determined and used, and some simple advice on how to repair one’s credit. Plus, Randy returns to update us on the mortgage market.
Announcer:
Welcome [...]

Bracing for Inflation

BusinessWeek
Bracing for Inflation
Monday August 18, 8:08 am ET
By John K. Castle
Growing evidence suggests American consumers, businesspeople, and political leaders should all be bracing for double-digit inflation, probably as early as 2009.
The relative price stability of the past 15 years is giving way to worsening inflation, despite the recent softening of oil prices. The Consumer [...]

Creating Wealth #62 – Investors Between a Rock and a Hard Place, New Investor Software, and a CPA Update

Announcer:   
Welcome to Creating Wealth with Jason Hartman, President of Platinum Properties Investor Network in Costa Mesa, California.  During this program, Jason is going to tell you some really exciting things that you probably haven’t thought of before and a new slant on investing, fresh new approaches to America’s best investment [...]

The Speed of Money #1 – Inflation Will Be the Largest Story of the Decade

Jason Hartman:
Welcome to The Speed of Money.  This is your host Jason Hartman.  The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at yesterday’s meeting.  The Fed said three very interesting things in their statement.  Inflation has been high.  Gee, really?  Elevated energy prices are likely to weigh on economic growth.  And [...]

Best Cities To Buy A Home

Houston, we don’t have a housing problem.
The city’s $152,500 median home sale price is up 6.6% from 2005. It boasts a low vacancy rate and an oil-rich economy. Throw in a bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene, and you’ve got four factors that put Houston on the top of our list of best places to buy a [...]