Tag: presidential election

Tariffs: The Invisible Tax That Hits You at the Checkout

The goal of tariffs, according to politicians who favor them, is to protect American industries by making foreign goods more expensive. The idea is simple: if foreign products cost more, consumers will turn to domestic options, supporting American businesses and,...

Can Economic Indicators Or Betting Markets Predict Election Results?

Economic indicators have historically been powerful predictors of who will win the White House, and this year is no exception. With polls showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a close race, how do the key economic metrics favor each candidate? The Misery Index,...

Keep Your Politics Out of Your Portfolio

Financial Planning magazine posed the following question to 320 financial advisors: ”How will the U.S. election outcome influence retirement planning, and what steps are you currently taking?” The responses revealed that a stunning nine out of 10 advisors anticipated...

Political Bets Akin to Timing the Market

As an admitted political junkie, I am among the “fans” for whom a US Presidential election is similar to football’s Superbowl or soccer’s World Cup. This year, I found a way to combine my interest in politics and my competitive, entrepreneurial...