The Targeted Rate of Inflation Should be Zero

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It appears to me there is zero value to inflationary policy. I understand why a business would wish to increase prices as they become more desirable as a result of the success of their product. However, to artificially induce inflation is a terrible idea. Inflation erodes purchasing power: As prices rise, the same amount of […]

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What is a Charitable Remainder Trust?

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A Charitable Remainder Trust is a type of instrument that allows a donor to transfer assets to a trust, receive income for a specified period, and then have the remaining assets go to a charitable cause. It is a tax-exempt entity that offers a way to support charitable causes while also providing income to the […]

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A Bond – A Social Contract

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Is Your Word Bond? As we continuously contemplate whether we wish to default on those who have purchased our public paper, I would like to remind readers what might be the repercussions: A contract of faith, based on trust will be lost. A treasury bond; An agreement designed around mutual respect with other nations, If […]

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Tariffs – An Austrian Economic Perspective

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Yes, the chess board is set incorrectly. Therein lies the problem. Tariffs have been a policy tool used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Proponents argue that they create jobs, promote, and protect struggling economic sectors. The Austrian school of economic thought views tariffs as a flawed and harmful policy tool that distorts the […]

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Option Concepts – Calls

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A call option provides a way to temporarily speculate on a business’ successes with minimal capital outlay when compared to becoming a direct stockholder. A call option’s current value is driven by time elapsed, leading to the options’ expiration, and price fluctuation of the underlying stock that the option is written for. Call the Shot […]

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Option Concepts – Puts

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What Is a Put Option? A put option is a contract that gives the holder the right to sell a specific amount of an asset at a predetermined price within a set period of time. Let’s discuss this price, referred to as a strike price. Strike Price A strike price is a price and point […]

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Reminder – Why Stock Markets Exists

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The Ability to Raise Capital Opportunities for The Public Liquidity Imagine a world where the only way to participate in the success of a business requires a large financial expenditure, where the expenditure could not be reclaimed for many years. This would stifle business ventures and dissuade investment. Pricing Consensus If you’ve ever purchased a […]

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Time & Money – Net Present Value

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The Time Value of Money is a commonly used financial concept that explains how the value of money fluctuates over time. Specifically used in financial calculations, it is based on the idea that a certain amount of time or money today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning […]

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The Cost of Carry – How it Relates to Raw Land

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The cost of carry related to raw land refers to the ongoing expenses associated with holding a parcel of land over time. These costs are incurred regardless of whether the land is being actively developed or used. The cost of carry is important for landowners, developers, or investors to consider when evaluating the financial implications […]

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