Since the 1970s, I've been a big fan of attending conferences as a great way to learn, network, socialize and enjoy a new environment. It's always refreshing to get out and see a whole new world. Mark Skousen 1970sattendbig Change image and share on social
Even though I've reached retirement age, I still plan to work - writing my investment newsletter, speaking at conferences, publishing books, and producing conferences like FreedomFest. Mark Skousen agebookconference Change image and share on social
If you subscribe to any online service, whether it be AOL, Google, Yahoo, or the Huffington Post, have you noticed that you are forced to watch a seemingly endless ad before the video story appears about a news item that caught your eye? AOL and the Huffington Post are especially annoying. Mark Skousen annoyaolappear share on social
We should not forget the principles of Christian mercy and justice: to welcome back those who are repentant and need our assistance, while encouraging the faithful to endure to the end. Mark Skousen assistancebackchristian Change image and share on social
Remember, gold and silver always have had value and never have gone to zero. Can you say the same for stocks and bonds? Mark Skousen bondgoldremember Change image and share on social
Our society does not give nearly enough credit to business leaders who create jobs, behave ethically and provide products and services that enhance our lives. Mark Skousen behavebusinesscreate Change image and share on social
Society can take two roads - the road to genuine prosperity, or the road to artificial stimulus. The first results in a permanent higher standard of living for all; the latter creates an inflationary boom that cannot last. Mark Skousen artificialboomcreate share on social
I've felt for some time that economics needs to be taught differently by economists who actually have had experience making a payroll or investing on Wall Street. When economics is taught by pure academics, watch out. Mark Skousen academicdifferentlyeconomics share on social
Who uses funds more productively - private citizens or the government? I dare say that Warren Buffett can use his surplus funds more effectively in private business and creating jobs than the government can. Mark Skousen buffettbusinesscitizen share on social
It is business that generates the jobs, income and taxes that keep a country going. Mark Skousen businesscountrygenerate Change image and share on social