Let's Just Go Over The Cliff Already
The media is scaring the crap out of people about what would happen if we went over the cliff. I'm saying that's exactly what we need to do. We should be sprinting towards the cliff to make sure we get a good jump. The sooner we default and reset the economy, the better. Deflation and defaults are natural occurrences in economies that are out of control with debt. For some reason in modern history, we're taught it's bad. In addition we have a Fed chairman who spent his whole academic career studying The Great Depression and came to the conclusion that the Fed didn't use all of its tools to make it better faster. All this from a guy who lives in the fantasy land of academia with no real hands on experience. When an economy defaults and rebases its currency, there's pain for a few years but eventually things get back to normal. Debt is cut and investors are able to move on. Savers are rewarded while people living on credit get a fresh start. Recent defaults include Argentina, Zimbabwe and Germany twice. All of these countries still exist today and made it through the default. The alternative is to create an unsustainable economy where the middle class disappears. The ultimate solution for the US will also be a default. The reason I say this is because politicians are not willing to do what it really takes which is massive spending cuts in government programs combined with heavy tax increases for at least a decade. Americans won't even listen to this because we're so spoiled. The problem is that this strategy will lead to worse pain later. It's like knowing you have cancer but refusing to treat it until later. The problem is simple; we are spending more than we're bringing in. Many Americans are all too with this situation. There are three solutions: 1. Decrease spending so you have more income than expenses 2. Increase income over current expenses 3. A combination of 1 and 2 When you look at the solutions your heart sinks because this is what they've been debating for the last 2 to 3 years only to put it off for next year. The outcome will be the same not matter what path is ultimately chosen. People will be forced to cut spending and cut debt while the economy resets.
About the Author
Jamie has an MBA from Rutgers University and a Professional Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investment and Development from NYU. He's traded stocks since he was 13 and bought his first property within a year of graduating college. He also flipped properties and got out before the 2008 mortgage meltdown because he was able to see the market turning before it happened. He's started two companies and also has experience in investing in antiques, collectibles, gold, silver and trading futures.
He currently operates a website dedicated to helping people achieve financial freedom. How do you become rich? Visit www.jamiesmoneyadvice.com.
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