Crypto hucksters and pump and dumpers need to be held accountable. — What’s the biggest oxymoron you can think of? One of the classics, like jumbo shrimp? Deafening silence, maybe, for the literary types. A working vacation for the 9–5ers. For me, it’s a stablecoin. I’d say the definition of false marketing is having an untruth right in the name, which is…

Disparities in income are more evident than ever amidst our price hikes. — We’ve always known that we Americans live in very separate ecosystems. Whether it be by wealth, politics, culture, all three, or others, our “United” States are quite divided. The recent developments in the prices of housing and transporation (1 in 8 people are now paying $1,000 a month for a…

We need to get proactive for once if we want to stave off bigger problems. — The emergency room. That’s where you should go if you have any concerns about your heart health, no matter how small they might be. Sure, you could try to do it the traditional way and go see a cardiologist, but the next available appointment is in November. If your “small”…

For this holiday weekend I’ve declared independence from my job. — I gave my official two-week notice on Friday. After working for various financial institutions, lenders, and even a government agency, I think I’m finally done with corporate life. I can’t say I’m particularly wistful about it. Afterwards I hopped in my car, was pleased to hear that “Creep” by TLC…

Growing pains or a death rattle? — Building entire companies on a barely-understood and highly speculative notion is always a risky enterprise. Sure, there’s volatility in everything — banks, hotels, real estate and others are all known for the cyclical nature. But crypto is an entirely different matter. Now that we’re seeing the equal-and-opposite reaction to the…

It may be time to abandon the experiment — The great philosopher Neil Sedaka once said that breaking up is hard to do. I disagree. I’ve long advocated for the middle ground. In reading the comments on my articles, on others’ pieces, and on major news websites, I’ve come to the conclusion that the middle ground has either collapsed…

The time has come for those in cyclical or high-growth fields to polish up those resumes. — I like to think of the cycles of our economy as seasons, but seasons in a southern United States state. You know, where fall is a given, but harsh winters are not always an item. Slow but steady economic growth represents the “spring.” Summer is an overheated economy experiencing unsustainable…

Separating stigma from employment — At one my first jobs in adolescence/young adulthood, my general manager made about $108,000 a year. He was in his 20s and had a high school education. The amazing thing was that the company was having difficulty filling his position at other locations. I asked him why. …

And no, I’m not suggesting we stop paying people. — Most of my formal education past the 8th grade came from a film program I was enrolled in. It was perfect for me, given my absolute hatred of classroom settings and structured learning. That said, we did still have to take a few “normal” student classes and had a choice…