This is actually pretty dangerous territory for an economist. We all know the best definition of an economist is someone who explains tomorrow why the predictions they made yesterday didn’t come true today. We are also notorious for predicting 13…
There are far more questions regarding the new climate change legislation than there are answers. We discuss some of this elswhere in the latest issue of the Flagship but it seems appropriate to get into a bit more detail in…
It’s a small lien, just under four thousand dollars. And with poo-poo heads, er, attorneys wanting $300 or so per hour to pursue it, it wouldn’t take long to chew up most of the lien’s value foreclosing on it. So why…
The data that has come pouring from China of late points to a real economic crisis, the worst the nation has experienced in decades. The slump in the second quarter took the economy to a contraction of 2.6% from the…
Separating the hype from reality is harder than it appears. When it comes to the economy it has been pointed out that perception often is reality. If people think a recession is coming they react in a way that makes…
The passage of time fuels the never-ending cycle of new hires and retirees flowing in and out of the workforce. Those who are bringing their careers to a close often leave behind knowledge and experience, while the newly employed build…
Incidents of fraud have increased in recent years, and the information you are getting on your credit applications may be part of the trend. Learn what to watch for when reviewing your applications to determine if your request for credit…
Hello, my name is John Jaeger, I have been a member of NACM Connect for many years. During that time I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors, many different committees, and also as an instructor…
At a recent visit to a favorite antique shop, I came across a coated wire desk plaque of the word “Learn” in beautiful cursive script sitting on a dusty shelf. Being somewhat of an antique myself, I was immediately inspired…
Fresh out of college I began working for D&B as an Inside Reporter in the Credit Services Division. One of my tasks was to write new BIR’s (Business Information Reports) on businesses. There were always two big challenges: Convince the…
