The Freedom Factory

Obama continues Bush policy of surveillance secrecy despite campaign promises, tax protests spark conservative insurgency online, submit video footage of your tax woes to CNN and you might be aired nationally, Fed historian and political economist predicts worse inflation than 1970s, consider real estate as an inflation hedge, municipal bond market shows signs of life, older workers 45 years and older face brunt of recession, and flood of government debt crowds out private economy… Continue Reading

A funny thing happened today when I called about a condo listing in Los Angeles – the property had just been sold. It’s unfortunate for me, because this particular one was selling at a good price, and was located pretty much exactly where I wanted to live, or at least as close to the ocean as someone with my income can afford. That’s not the only weird event…I’ve met three other people in the last few days who are looking to buy, as well. According to a CNNMoney.com article vultures are starting to swoop into the market, picking up places in bulk.  Continue Reading