When Cities Go Bankrupt
Municipal failure is bad for creditors and unions, but potentially good for taxpayers.
Economics
Treasury Plans to Sell Remaining GM Stake Within 15 Months
Government still holds 200 million shares
In Philippines, Taxes and Regulations Fuel Black Market for Gold
With the central bank as the only legal buyer, sellers look elsewhere
How Big Labor Plans to Fight Michigan's Right-to-Work Law
Labor unions weigh their options in the courtroom and at the ballot box.
McDonald's Asks Franchises to Be Open Christmas Day
Those that are open actually do make money
Poll: Most Americans Support Tax Hikes For High-Income Earners
But not so keen on entitlement cuts
Fiscal Cliff Deal Looking Increasingly Likely
President's counter-offer includes a change in position on taxes
Michigan School Official Apologizes to State Reps
Insulted the two politicians on twitter, calling one a "mental midget" and the other a "moron"
Six Degrees of Military Spending
Nearly everyone knows someone who gets paid by the Pentagon. That's why it's so hard to cut.
Belgium Welcomes Those Fleeing French Taxes
A 75 percent tax rate on high-income earners has prompted an exodus of wealthy Frenchmen
Further Inside the Brain of the Sound Money Advocate
Bloomberg's recently (and quite rightly) christened "Forbes 30 Under 30" superstar Josh Barro is inside my head. Or at least that's what the title of his recent post for The Ticker implies. But since he kindly didn't dig deeper in exploring the depths of our depraved "Hard-Money Advocate" Brains, let me clear up a few things.
New Yorkers To Be Allowed To Hail Taxis Via Smartphone in February
This requires government permission?
Oregon Bike-Maker Thrives on "Made-in-USA" Demand from Overseas
Domestic manufacture is seeing a revival
Highest Paid Calif. CHP Officer Took in $484,000 Last Year
Now retired, pulls in annual pension of $175,000, while working another job
Morgan Stanley Fined $5 Million over Facebook IPO Leaks
Accused of telling some insiders about revenue problems at social media company, but not the general public
Office Pool 2013
Predicting the next mayor of New York City, new Fed leadership, and who the Supreme Court will irritate most
Power Company Files for Chapter 11
Cheap natural gas has made its coal plants less competitive
If Government Aid Programs Were Charities, Would Anybody Recommend Giving Money to Them?
The government excels in spending money on overhead costs
Moving Forward on Fiscal Cliff
Progress is reportedly being made even as both sides remain mum on details
