Economics and Investing:

Reader “Racefan” sent a link to some tax data that is helpful in evaluating retreat locales: Property Taxes on Owner-Occupied Housing, by County, 2005 – 2009, Ranked by Property Taxes Paid.

I don’t often used the words “conspiracy theory” and “delightful” in the same sentence, but take a look at Bix Weir’s latest essay: The Hidden Meanings in the New $100 Bill!

Items from The Economatrix

Stagflation: The Fed’s Worst Nightmare

Ron Paul Talks Gold

Ron Paul On Gold And Why We’ll See More Detroits

What’s Up With Inflation?