Will hyperinflation come to Europe and the US in the near future? Predictions are all over the board on this question, ranging from, “Yes, it is unavoidable at this point,” to, “It’s not possible. They simply can’t allow it to happen.”

Will hyperinflation come to Europe and the US in the near future? Predictions are all over the board on this question, ranging from, “Yes, it is unavoidable at this point,” to, “It’s not possible. They simply can’t allow it to happen.”

What does a classic American sitcom have to do with the troubles of Europe? Jeff Thomas tells us.

Pioneers moved to America to find freedom, and nowadays, new pioneers are leaving the continent in the same search. The search gives them hope, but what of the country they’re leaving? Is there hope for that place, wherever that may be? Jeff Thomas examines and offers hope, while seeking to diminish false hope.

Just as there is a technique to avoid being thrown from a bucking bronco, there is a right way to survive the continuing wild ride in the economy. Get a good grip, remain flexible and, as much as possible, go with the flow. Jeff Thomas explains.

Economic hardship begets anger, and anger begets riots. And war. Why? And what can we do about it? Jeff Thomas examines some causes of riots and war before turning his attention to an unconventional insurance policy worth considering.

The process of tax collection can be compared to that of opening a piñata: one beats the thing and with, sufficient effort, gets a stream of goodies to fall out. Yet more effort = more goodies. With enough effort, every piece of coin, candy and food is shaken out – almost always by destroying the piñata in the process.

Is the US taking a cue from Hitler and 1939 Germany in dealing with other nations? If so, what might be the outcome of such tactics? Jeff Thomas examines and compares Hitler’s Germany and present-day USA.

Entitlements are a dangerous thing for an economy and in today’s article, Jeff Thomas analyzes where such things come from and where they can lead.

Though the definition of “inflation” may have changed over the years, there is no confusion as to what “hyperinflation” is. The question is: will hyperinflation occur within our lifetimes? If so, what might it look like? What will happen to our wealth in such a situation? The ever-insightful Jeff Thomas discusses the history, cause, and results of such a situation.

A democracy seems a fair way for a group to come to a decision, but can there be times when the majority-rule is less than fair? Jeff Thomas offers his thought-provoking take on the subject…

The US Constitution is widely touted as one of the, if not the, greatest primary governing document the world has ever known. Enforcement of the Constitution’s ideals has fallen under hard times lately, but some want to refocus on them again. In this article, the always insightful Jeff Thomas reviews the background of the creation of the US Constitution and of those who were its authors.

With so many economic problems in the world, why is so much attention being paid to the Greek woes? Is there more to the Greek debt problem than is apparent on the surface? Jeff Thomas considers various possibilities and why we should pay attention.

While using gold as collateral for a loan might be uncommon, it is certainly not impossible… especially when it comes from governments who basically consider the yellow metal a relic of more barbaric times. Well, in the strange world we live in, this might not be so far off the mark, as Jeff Thomas explains.