wealth inequality
Trump’s “Baby Bonds”: A Radical Economic Experiment or a Populist Play?
A deep dive into Trump’s ‘baby bonds’ proposal. We analyze its economic impact, political motives, and potential future for finance and investing.
Rethinking the Mansion Tax: A Blueprint for a Smarter, Fairer Property Levy
A simple change—making a “mansion tax” marginal instead of flat—could transform it from a flawed idea into a fair and efficient economic tool.
The Ultimate Illiquid Asset: Deconstructing the ROI of a £100,000 ‘Gentleman Tutor’ for a Baby
A £100k tutor for a baby? We deconstruct this extreme spending as a high-risk, long-term human capital investment through the lens of finance and economics.
The Widening Gulf: Why the Fed Sees Wealth Inequality as the Next Big Threat to the US Economy
A top Fed official’s warning on wealth inequality signals a major shift. Discover why this gap could trigger the next downturn and what it means for you.
The UK’s Stealth Wealth Tax: Why a Council Tax Shake-Up on Expensive Homes is on the Horizon
A potential UK government is eyeing a “stealth mansion tax” by adding new council tax bands for expensive homes. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Economic Archetypes: What Spongers, Spendthrifts, and Billionaires Reveal About Our Financial World
Fictional characters are powerful economic indicators. Discover what spongers, spendthrifts, and billionaires reveal about finance, investing, and our economy.
The Great Economic Card Trick: Are You Watching the Wrong Hand?
An analysis of the economic “card trick” where soaring markets, fueled by central bank liquidity, distract from underlying issues like inflation and inequality.
The Pensioner’s Paradox: Why a Property Tax Could Upend UK Retirement
A property tax seems fair, but it could devastate ‘asset-rich, cash-poor’ pensioners. We explore the risks, economic impacts, and potential solutions.