Tag Archives: money

We’re Talking Real Money Here!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Jim Wheeler

Personal finance has always been an interest of mine, but I haven’t always done a good job of it. Turns out, I’m not alone. The Atlantic recently published an article that leads out with the following simple quiz: Do you … Continue reading →

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On Money

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jim Wheeler

Money is something we take for granted, but economics is complicated and it’s not as intuitive as it seems. I’m no economist, my background is engineering, but since I’ve been blogging on politics I’ve realized that misconceptions about money and … Continue reading →

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What Role, Government?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jim Wheeler

When human beings were hunter-gatherers living in small tribes, life was simple.  There was no need for the concept of money and possessions were limited to what one could carry – tools, weapons, animal skins, maybe some crockery. This state … Continue reading →

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Budget Geometry

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jim Wheeler

As old Senator Everett Dirkson once famously and sarcastically said, “A billion here, a billion there, and first thing you know, you’re talking real money!” In these times of budgetary crisis, I wondered if there’s a better way for us … Continue reading →

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