The Nasdaq bubble and crash were followed by the real estate bubble then subprime crash, which led to the unprecedented printing of trillions of dollars in an attempt to prevent a global depression.

We all knew this. We all knew that it would take more time than any of us want to dig ourselves out of this hole created by this economic crisis.

My idea, as the whole world knows, is that the capitalist system now doesn’t work either for the United States or the world, driving it from crisis to crisis, which are each time more serious.

The problem with EMMA is that it is cost prohibitive for the small investors who were supposed to benefit from the new transparency.

Derivatives are financial weapons of mass destruction.

History reminds us that dictators and despots arise during times of severe economic crisis.

Remember that all financial markets are filled with good but not necessarily innocent people looking after their own self-interests before they look after yours.

Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don’t cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That’s going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables.

If you must invest in paper, learn to be an options trader. Then you will know how to make money whether the markets are going up or down.