It’s in vogue for commentators to warn that the booming federal deficit will cause hyperinflation.  However, these commentators rarely acknowledge counterbalancing forces that make this scenario—out of control inflation far beyond run-of-the-mill price increases—unlikely. The first flaw in these alarmist arguments is the presumption that the budget deficit the United States is now running...
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The experience of a layoff is difficult for any marriage.  My wife was laid off in January, and like many in my position I looked hard for ideas on what I should do to help.  Internet searches yielded two kinds of articles:  1) posts from career counselor types who had some decent general advice,...
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