Why technology eliminates jobs but doesn't increase the level of unemployment even though for more than 50 years that has been the worry. Photo by Christopher Burns In this episode you’ll learn: How fear of technology destroying jobs has been around for decades. What is the relationship between GDP growth, employment and productivity. How more and more jobs are involved in services dealing with complexity. What types of jobs are less likely to be replaced Show … [Read more...]
Is the American Dream Dead?
Are private equity buyout activities contributing to income inequality and the death of the American Dream? Photo by Evan-Amos In this episode you'll learn: What is the probability someone will make more than their parents.Do private equity buyout firms help the economy.What have been the returns for private equity buyout funds.How much has income inequality increased?What contributes to upward mobility. Correction In the episode, the statistics shared for the … [Read more...]
MNY045 Plus: Knowledge, Certification and Why the Hub Is Structured As It Is
In this week's Money For the Rest of Us Plus episode, I discuss a variety of topics including: The difference between certification and knowledge. Why the Hub doesn't provide customized advice and model portfolios. Why individual investment styles differ. The episode length is 16 minutes. … [Read more...]